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Ricotta Tomato Shells: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe You Need to Try Today


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

Scale
  • 20 jumbo pasta shells

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 cups marinara sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

Cook Pasta:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare Filling:
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Stuff Shells:
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese mixture and place them in the dish.

Add Sauce:
Pour remaining marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.

Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden.

Serve:
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.