Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Bliss
A delightful dish featuring creamy ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for pasta lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs on top before serving.
- Can substitute spinach for sun-dried tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells