Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our comprehensive guide to cooking the ultimate five cheese stuffed shells. This delectable dish combines the richness of five distinct cheeses, encased in delicate pasta shells, and baked to perfection. Each bite offers an explosion of flavors and textures, from the gooey, melted cheese center to the crispy, golden-brown topping. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, we'll take you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the cheesy goodness of five cheese stuffed shells.
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FIVE-CHEESE JUMBO SHELLS
Using five cheeses in one dish doesn't usually translate to a dish that's considered light, but this meatless meal is proof that it can be done with great success-and flavor! The shells freeze beautifully, so leftovers are a cinch to save for another quick dinner when you're in a pinch for time. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook shells according to package directions for al dente; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and Romano cheeses; stir in egg, seasonings and vegetables., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with cheese mixture; place in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
5 CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
Steps:
- Begin by putting water on to boil for your shells, and preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix all your cheeses in a large mixing bowl but leave 1/4 cup of mozzarella to sprinkle on top at the end. Add Italian seasoning to the cheeses and mix.
- When your water comes to a boil, add the shells and allow to cook only partially (about 6-7 minutes). Scoop shells out of the water (draining may cause them to rip) and allow to cool.
- Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a large (9x11 inch) casserole. Scoop cheese mix into shells with a spoon (this may get messy, you may prefer to use a pastry bag to squeeze the cheeses into the shells). Place each stuffed shell in the casserole dish open side up. When you have finished stuffing the shells, pour your remaining spaghetti sauce on top and spread so each shell is covered.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes (until bubbly). Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top and allow to melt before serving. Enjoy :)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
THE BEST STUFFED SHELLS
Here's our upgrade on the Italian-American comfort food classic. We used three different cheeses to get the ultra-creamy filling just right. It really balances the tangy homemade tomato sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the marinara sauce: Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic has softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat, add the basil and dried oregano, partially cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes.
- Remove the basil sprig. If the sauce is still too chunky, mash the larger chunks of tomato with a potato masher. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
- For the shells and filling: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the dried pasta shells cook, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly but not cooked. (The pasta shells should flexible enough to be filled but remain very al dente; they will continue to cook during baking.) Drain, then run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well again.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley and egg in a large bowl until well combined and uniform. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Transfer the filling to a large disposable pastry bag or large resealable plastic bag (or use a spoon for filling directly from the bowl).
- Spread 2 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Snip off the end of the pastry bag and squeeze the filling into the shells one at a time. Arrange the shells open-side up in a tight single layer in the baking dish as you fill them. Top with the remaining marinara sauce. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake the shells until the sauce is bubbling throughout and the filling is heated through, about 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil from the pan and continue to bake for 10 more minutes to reduce the sauce. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
FIVE-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
These yummy stuffed pasta shells will make any luncheon special, assures Wendy Lee Guerin of Fridley, Minnesota. "I experimented with various cheeses, herbs and spices until I found that just-right blend. Try adding chopped walnuts for extra protein and a little crunch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the next 11 ingredients; spoon into shells. , Arrange in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour spaghetti sauce over all. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
4 CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven or broiler to 450 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water and add pasta. Cook shells 12 to 15 minutes, they should be softened but still undercooked at the center. Drain pasta and cool.
- Combine ricotta, 1/2 of the diced mozzarella, a couple of handfuls of Parmigiano and 1/2 of the Asiago. Add parsley to the cheeses and stir to combine.
- To a small saucepot over moderate heat add oil, garlic and onions. Saute onions and garlic 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Simmer sauce 5 minutes and stir in basil leaves
- Pour a little sauce into the bottom of a shallow medium sized flameproof casserole dish. Fill shells with rounded spoonfuls of cheese mixture and arrange them seam side down in casserole dish. Top shells with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella and Asiago cheeses. Place shells in very hot oven or 8 inches from hot broiler and cook 6 to 8 minutes to melt cheeses and bubble sauce.
CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
Make and share this Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil shells according to package directions. Remove from pot with tongs to avoid tearing and allow to cool on a sheet of wax paper.
- Combine eggs, cheeses, and seasonings in bowl.
- Spoon about 3 Tbls. cheese mixture into each cooked shell.
- Spread 2 Tbls of the spaghetti sauce in bottom of 13"x9" baking dish.
- Arrange shells in dish over sauce.Pour remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle cheese over sauce.
- Bake in 350F degrees oven for 30 minutes.
CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS
This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a 'spaghetti that behaves itself!'
Provided by Kimber
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
- Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 741.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
FIVE-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
These yummy stuffed pasta shells will make any luncheon special, assures Wendy Lee Guerin of Fridley, Minnesota. 'I experimented with various cheeses, herbs and spices until I found that just-right blend. Try adding chopped walnuts for extra protein and a little crunch.'
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the next 11 ingredients; spoon into shells. Arrange in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Pour spaghetti sauce over all. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 707.6 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
THREE-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
A pair of these baked jumbo shells (conchiglioni) -- filled with three cheeses and spinach -- makes a great kid-size portion.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Boil spinach until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Add shells to boiling water; cook until slightly underdone. Drain. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil and the garlic in a large skillet over medium-low heat until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Squeeze spinach to release excess water; coarsely chop. Stir together with cheeses and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture. Spread 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce in a 9-by-13 inch baking dish. Arrange shells in dish; cover with more sauce, reserving some for serving. Bake 25 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.
STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Stuffed with a garlicky spinach-ricotta-Parmesan mixture, dressed with bright marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, and baked to golden, melty perfection, these shells are worth staying in for.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the jumbo shells and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the jumbo shells through a colander.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted down, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the spinach cool to room temperature, then roughly chop on a cutting board.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta and egg. Add the chopped spinach, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, the black pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Fill the jumbo shells with the ricotta mixture.
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread 2 cups of marinara on the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the marinara sauce. Spread the remaining 1 cup of marinara over the shells and top with the mozzarella.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan and continue baking until the cheese has melted and is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Garnish with the basil and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Use a large pot to cook the shells to prevent them from sticking together.
- Don't overcook the shells, or they will become mushy.
- Rinse the shells with cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process.
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful filling.
- Season the filling with herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the shells generously with the cheese filling.
- Top the stuffed shells with additional cheese and bake until melted and bubbly.
- Serve the stuffed shells immediately with your favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
Five-cheese stuffed shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of cheeses, herbs, and spices, you can create a filling that is perfectly suited to your taste. Whether you're serving them as a main course or a side dish, these stuffed shells are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and delicious meal, give this recipe a try.
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