Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe: Classic Italian Baked Conchiglioni

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Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe: Classic Italian Baked Conchiglioni

Name: Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 jumbo pasta shells cooked according to manufacturers instructions.; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 3 1/2 cups, mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided in two; 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 pound ground pork, sausage, cooked; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; One egg; About 3 cups or one jar of marinara sauce; 1 medium onion, diced; Spaghetti or pappardelle noodles cooked according to manufacturer's instructions; parmesan cheese, optional, for topping

What I love about this dish is that there are so many variations to try! I added ground sausage however, you can leave that out and go with straight cheese or maybe add in some spinach. The possibilities are endless!

By Leslie Carney

@lemongrovelane

May 02, 2023

By Leslie Carney

Ingredients

24

jumbo pasta shells cooked according to manufacturers instructions.
15

ounces ricotta cheese
3 1/2

cups, mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided in two
2 1/2

teaspoons Italian seasoning
1

pound ground pork, sausage, cooked
1/2

cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
One egg
About 3 cups or one jar of marinara sauce

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

50 minutes

4-6 servings

STEP 1: Preheat and Prep the Pan

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9 x 13“ pan with butter or oil.

STEP 2: Brown the Sausage

In a large skillet, brown pork sausage and set aside.

STEP 3: Cook the Pasta Shells

Cook pasta shells according to manufacturers instructions.

STEP 4: Layer the Sauce

Spread half the marinara sauce on the bottom of the pan.

STEP 5: Make the Ricotta Filling

Place the ricotta cheese, half the mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese, and sausage in a bowl. Stir to combine.

STEP 6: Fill and Arrange the Shells

Fill each pasta shell with ricotta cheese mixture and place in baking dish.

STEP 7: Add More Sauce and Cheese

Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

STEP 8: Bake the Shells

Cover and bake for about 20 minutes. Uncover and bacon. Additional 10 minutes or until all the cheese is golden brown on top.

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