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Triple Cheese and Basil Stuffed Pasta Shells

Delectable jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a trio of cheeses featuring mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan seasoned with fresh basil, baked to perfection in a savory tomato sauce. This dish is a cheesy comfort delight that's perfect to warm up your cold evenings.
1
55 min
TOTAL TIME
700
CALORIES
$1.55
PER SERVING
Triple Cheese and Basil Stuffed Pasta Shells
Directions
PREPARATION
20 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
PASTA
2
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add 2 tsp salt.
3
Once boiling, add the jumbo pasta shells and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
FILLING PREPARATION
4
Meanwhile, grate half the mozzarella and shred the other half into small pieces. Set the shredded mozzarella aside for topping later.
5
Combine the grated mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and fresh basil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then mix. Add the eggs and mix until the filling is light and fluffy.
ASSEMBLY
6
Pour a cup of tomato sauce each into the bottom of two 11x7 inch baking dishes. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the cheese mixture using a small spoon and place them in the baking dishes open side down.
7
Pour another cup of tomato sauce over the shells in each dish. Top with the shredded mozzarella and additional grated parmesan if desired.
BAKING
8
Cover the baking dishes with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the cheese has melted and sauce is bubbling.
SERVING
9
Drizzle the baked shells with extra virgin olive oil before serving.
Health Info
Macros
39g
CARBS
48g
FAT
36g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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