Million Dollar Stuffed Shells
A rich and cheesy stuffed shell dish baked in marinara sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cups fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each cooked shell with the cheese mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix some cooked crumbled sausage into the cheese filling.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and baked when ready to serve.