SIMPLE STUFFED SHELLS (WITH NO MEAT OPTION)
For nights when you are too tired to fuss much. Adapted from Woman's Day. The cook time includes 20 minutes for cooking the pasta shells - this goes even faster if you already have your shells cooked,& drained in advance. NOTE: You might not need all of the shells in the box - before cooking, lay out the dry shells in your pan first to see how many you will need and only cook that many.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 F and grease a 9x13" casserole; if you have not already done so, prepare pasta shells according to package directions and also brown your sausage, drain & crumble.
- Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, all of the ricotta (use 2 cups if not using meat or if you like it very cheesey, even if you are using meat, otherwise use just 1 cup), as well as the parsley (reserving a small amount to garnish), egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, nutmeg and black pepper.
- Pour sauce into the baking dish and then set the unfilled shells on top facing up so that you can fill them.
- Evenly portion out the crumbled sausage, if using, in the bottom of each shell.
- Spoon filling to a large ziptop plastic bag and snip off one corner.
- Pipe about 2 Tbsp filling into the each of the prepared pasta shells, or as much or as little as you prefer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until sauce is bubbling under the foil.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and bake, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve extra sauce from the pan on the side.
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Irfan Khanzada
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is always flavorful. I love that this recipe is so versatile - you can use any type of cheese or vegetables t
Manik Mahmud
[email protected]These shells were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Travis Stinson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of stuffed shells, but these were really good! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Naqeeb Agha
[email protected]These shells were amazing! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Bakhtiar Lass
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
thomas medina
[email protected]These shells were delicious! I used a meatless ground beef substitute and it turned out great. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and heal
Nkgowa phetolo Morudu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out perfect! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Dan Lee
[email protected]These stuffed shells were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and the shells were cooked perfectly.
Md Goffar Rhoman
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shells. They were so easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely make this recipe again.
sandeep
[email protected]These stuffed shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
MiR Aj Baloch Official
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is always flavorful. I love that this recipe is so versatile - you can use any type of cheese or vegetables that you like.
Amir Chaudhry
[email protected]I used a meatless ground beef substitute in this recipe and it turned out great! The shells were stuffed with a delicious mixture of vegetables, cheese, and spices. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy vegeta
AyeSha CH
[email protected]These shells were a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.