Best 7 Greek Stuffed Shells Recipes

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Greek stuffed shells, a delectable and savory dish, combine the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with the comfort of a classic Italian pasta. This hearty and flavorful dish is a delightful combination of tender pasta shells, a savory filling of seasoned rice, ground meat, herbs, and spices, all enveloped in a rich and tangy tomato sauce. Baked to perfection, the stuffed shells emerge from the oven golden brown and bursting with flavor, making them a perfect meal for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED SHELLS III



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This recipe is a hit wherever you go. It is a very rich and cheesy meal and looks like a deep-dish pizza when done. I altered what I was originally given because I did not like cottage cheese and added other ingredients that I thought it deserved.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 eggs, beaten
1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper until well combined. Stuff cooked shells with ricotta mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together pasta sauce, mushrooms and reserved mozzarella and Parmesan. Pour over stuffed shells.
  • Bake in preheated oven 45 to 60 minutes, until edges are bubbly and shells are slightly set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 115.6 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1544.2 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

STUFFED SHELLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
8 ounces jumbo pasta shells
30 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
12 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
1 large egg
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces Parmesan, grated
2 jars good-quality marinara sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
Crusty French bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook for half the cooking time on the package; make sure not to overcook. Drain and rinse in cool water. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, Romano, parsley, basil, egg, some salt and pepper and half of the Parmesan. Stir until combined.
  • To assemble, coat the bottom of a baking dish with some sauce. Fill each half-cooked shell with the cheese mixture and place face-down on the sauce. Repeat with the shells until the cheese mixture is gone. Top the shells with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle on the mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
  • Bake until hot and bubbly, 25 minutes. Serve with crusty French bread.

GREEK STUFFED SHELLS



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This recipe I made myself. I had 1 lemon that I needed to use up. When my dad was going through the cupboard above the stove, he pointed out that I had jumbo shells I needed to use. What does lemon juice + shells equal? Greek stuffed shells, of course. I googled for recipes, but I got nothing. So I took the typical Greek ingredients and replaced the Italian ingredients with these. If you repost this recipe, please credit me at http://chocolatemoosey.blogspot.com

Provided by carlamoose

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 jumbo pasta shells
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dill weed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 egg, beaten
5 black olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil water. Cook shells for 10 minutes. Drain; run under cold water to stop any further cooking.
  • For the sauce, combine yogurt, cucumbers, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dillweed, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator.
  • Combine cheese, 1/2 tsp dill, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, tomatoes, egg, and olives.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spread the bottom of 13x9 pan with some of the sauce. Place shells on top. Stuff with the cheese mixture. Pour remaining sauce on top. Cover with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 514, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.5

SAVORY FETA-FILLED SHELLS



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Give your next batch of stuffed shells some Greek-inspired appeal with spinach, creamy ricotta and crumbled feta cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Feta Cheese, crumbled, divided
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
12 jumbo macaroni shells, cooked, drained
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, half of the feta cheese and the garlic powder.
  • Spoon evenly into macaroni shells; place in 10x6-inch baking dish. Top evenly with the sauce and remaining feta cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 19 g

MUSHROOMS AND GREENS STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Shop Campbell's® Soup to try this recipe for yourself!

Provided by Campbell's

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans Campbell's® Cream of Mushroom Soup
½ cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaf, chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups white mushroom, roughly chopped
2 ½ cups kale leaves
1 cup spinach, chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1 package pasta shells, jumbo, cooked according to package instructions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Make the mushroom sauce: Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Add the Campbell's® Cream of Mushroom Soup, vegetable stock, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper and whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Make the stuffed shells: Heat the olive oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add the mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened and starting to brown. Stir in the kale and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until reduced in volume and softened. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the salt, 1 cup of the mushroom sauce, the ricotta, and ½ cup Parmesan until well combined. Season with more salt to taste.
  • Spread half of the remaining mushroom sauce (about ½ cup) on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Stuff each pasta shell with 1½-2 tablespoons of the filling, then arrange in rows in the baking dish, filling-side up. Drizzle the remaining mushroom sauce on top, then sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Transfer the shells to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Turn the broiler on high and broil the shells until the cheese is browned, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 10 grams

EMERIL LAGASSE SUPER STUFFED SHELLS



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If it's from Emeril, it's got to be good! AND, not very complicated. The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon or Emeril's Essence but the program won't recognize it. So either purchase the Essence or use this recipe #14372. The directions may seem alot but just read them all first, and you'll see how easy this recipe really is. Just be sure to put shells on to cook 1st.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
0.5 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells (18 to 20 shells)
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb Italian sausage, peeled
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
ground beef (optional)
pasta sauce, of your choice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pasta shells, and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally with a long-handled spoon to prevent the shells from sticking together.
  • Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, prepare the following:.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until very soft, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the ground veal and cook, stirring, until cooked and browned.
  • Add the squeezed spinach and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Add the spinach mixture, the extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Essence, remaining teaspoon of salt, the basil, oregano, and pepper, and stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the spinach-ricotta filling into each cooked pasta shell.
  • Place the filled shells in the prepared dish.
  • If using ground beef, brown in fry pan, drain and add to pasta sauce of your choice.
  • Pour the Basic Red Sauce over the filled shells and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.4, Fat 61.4, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 234.5, Sodium 2765.6, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 55.1

STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling
1 package jumbo shell
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, packed
1 container ricotta cheese
10 large eggs
1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups marinara sauce, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

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 fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your stuffed shells the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the shells. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Be generous with the filling. The more filling you use, the more flavorful your stuffed shells will be.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make stuffed shells, so feel free to use your favorite ingredients and create your own unique recipe.
  • Serve stuffed shells with your favorite sauce. Marinara sauce is a classic, but you can also try Alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, or even a simple butter and garlic sauce.

Conclusion:

Greek stuffed shells are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different ways to make them, you are sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Greek stuffed shells a try. You won't be disappointed!

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