12 Cheese Stuffed Shells

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
12 Cheese Stuffed Shells for a Perfect Italian Feast
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 packages jumbo pasta shells
8 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups Italian cheese blend
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan-romano cheese mix
6 eggs
3 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
6 cups favorite spaghetti sauce
3 lbs browned ground beef ( for sauce ) ( optional ) or 3 lbs Italian sausage ( for sauce ) ( optional )
6 cups mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
666
Sugar
6g
Fat
37g
This classic Italian dish is called Conchiglioni Ripieni in Italy. The shell-shaped pasta is stuffed with multiple cheese blends and baked with an Italian meat sauce. The dish is served in family gatherings, and on special occasions such as Christmas or Thanksgiving in Italy. In North America, it is widely cooked and enjoyed by people after a long day of work or on weekends. Cheese-stuffed shells are particularly popular in the United States, and this recipe is one of the best ones you can try at home.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
3.In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Italian cheese blend, Mexican blend cheese, grated parmesan-romano cheese mix, eggs, parsley flakes, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
4.In a separate bowl, combine spaghetti sauce and browned ground beef or Italian sausage, if using.
5.Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6.Stuff each pasta shell with about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture and place it in the baking dish.
7.Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the stuffed shells.
8.Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
9.Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
10.Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

PROS

This comforting dish is easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd.

The stuffed shells are filled with a delicious cheese mixture that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and meat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it contains several nutrients that can benefit your body.
Ricotta cheese is a good source of calcium which is important for strong bones and teeth. Parmesan and Romano cheeses both contain a high amount of protein and vitamin A.
Eggs are good for eye health, while parsley is rich in vitamins A, C, and K.

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