Marry Me Stuffed Shells (Printable Version)
Creamy cheese-filled jumbo shells baked in rich tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pasta
01 -
20 to 24 jumbo pasta shells
→ Cheese Filling
02 -
375 ml ricotta cheese
03 -
225 g shredded mozzarella cheese
04 -
50 g grated parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
05 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt, to taste
08 -
Black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
09 -
720 ml tomato sauce
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120 ml heavy cream
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15 ml olive oil
→ Garnish
12 -
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Set oven temperature to 190°C. Lightly grease a 23×33 cm baking dish and set aside.
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Combine ricotta, 170 g mozzarella, parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix until creamy and uniform.
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add tomato sauce and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until warm and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Spread a layer of the sauce in the baking dish bottom. Fill each pasta shell with the cheese mixture and arrange them open side up into the dish.
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Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with the remaining 55 g shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Remove foil and broil the shells for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.
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Allow to cool for several minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use fresh basil for a more vibrant garnish and enhance aroma.