Stuffed cheese shells for dinner. It’s always a big hit in my house.
Oh yes! 🧀 Stuffed Cheese Shells are a classic comfort dinner—cheesy, hearty, and always a crowd-pleaser. Here’s a recipe for a rich, creamy, and flavorful baked stuffed shells dish:
Cheese-Stuffed Pasta Shells
Ingredients (Serves 4–6):
For the pasta:
20–25 jumbo pasta shells
Salted water, for boiling
For the cheese filling:
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 cup chopped spinach or sautéed mushrooms for added flavor
For the sauce:
2 cups marinara or tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for mild heat
