Stuffed Shells

Jumbo stuffed shells filled with three types of cheese are topped with a savory tomato sauce in this family-friendly pasta dish that'll have everyone coming back for seconds! These stuffed shells are easy-to-make and always guaranteed to be a hit. This rich and cheesy comfort-food meal looks like a deep-dish pizza when it's done. I altered what I was originally given because I did not like cottage cheese and added other ingredients that I thought it deserved.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 550 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
• 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.

Step 4

Combine pasta sauce and mushrooms in a medium bowl. Add remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; stir until well combined.

Step 5

Drain shells. Stuff shells with ricotta mixture and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour pasta sauce mixture over the shells.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are bubbly and the shells are slightly set, 35 to 60 minutes.