Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Delightfully Easy to Make
A deliciously creamy dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and ricotta stuffed into pasta shells, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 large 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
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread some marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish, then arrange the stuffed shells on top.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and golden on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a dash of cream to the ricotta mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells