Best 8 Jumbo Shells Stuffed With Ricotta Filling Recipes

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Jumbo shells stuffed with ricotta filling is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The shells are filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture and then baked in tomato sauce. The result is a dish that is both comforting and flavorful. You can find many different recipes for jumbo shells stuffed with ricotta filling, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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My version of cheesy stuffed shells. I read a few recipes online, (www.cooks.com as well as recipezaar.com) then used a "frankenstein" technique to make them just like my mom does. I made my sauce kinda plain, I'm pregnant and not much for chunky stuff right now. When I'm not so picky, I will add zucchini and chunky stewed tomato. It fed 4 hungry adults and a two year old with about one portion of left overs so I would say it could comfortably feed five adults. As a side note, the sauce is a really great marinara, I have used it for meatball subs too!

Provided by Faitherbee

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can four cheese tomato sauce
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
1 tablespoon parsley
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • For Shells: Boil according to directions on the box. Drain, rinse with cold water. Set them aside.
  • For Sauce: Simmer the onion and garlic together in olive oil. When they are golden, add in the tomato and then spices. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • For Filling: Add all filling ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
  • Pour half your sauce evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Stuff your closed, undamaged noodles and arrange them in one layer over the pan, opening side down. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top of your noodles, then sprinkle with grated parmesan. Bake covered for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 860.1, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 28.5

JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH RICOTTA FILLING



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 jumbo shells
3 cups ricotta cheese stuffing (see recipe)
4 cups Bolognese sauce or cooked meat and tomato sauce (see recipe)
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Drop jumbo shells into boiling water and cook about 10 minutes or until tender but not overcooked. Drain.
  • Spoon layer of sauce over bottom of casserole large enough to hold stuffed shells in one layer.
  • Fill each shell with equal portions of ricotta cheese mixture. Arrange shells stuffed side up in casserole. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake 25 minutes.

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

SPINACH-RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese and baked in tomato sauce is a comforting classic. For this version, add in loads of cooked greens to the filling to add a fresh and colorful vegetable component, without skimping on the oozy cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 28-ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes, plus more for topping
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt
9 ounces jumbo pasta shells (30 to 34 shells)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 8-ounce bag fresh spinach
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 large egg, beaten
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes; season with salt. (You should have about 4 heaping cups of sauce.)
  • Make the stuffed shells: Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook as the label directs for baking, about 9 minutes. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Spread out on a baking sheet.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a large plate lined with a kitchen towel. Squeeze to remove any excess liquid, then finely chop.
  • Put the spinach in a large bowl and add the ricotta, mozzarella, parsley, Parmesan, lemon zest, beaten egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir until combined.
  • To assemble, spread about half of the sauce in the bottom of a 10-by-14-inch baking dish. Evenly fill the shells with the spinach-ricotta mixture using a spoon, or pipe it in using a pastry bag. Arrange the shells side by side, open-side up, in the baking dish on top of the sauce, then top with the remaining sauce.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake until heated through and the sauce is simmering around the edges, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until any shells or cheese poking through the sauce are lightly browned in spots, about 10 more minutes. Let sit 10 minutes. Top with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes.

MEAT STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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I found this recipe on the back of the San Giorgio jumbo shells box. I've tried a lot of other stuffed shells recipes but I always come back to this one. My hubby loves it and asks for this as his special birthday meal every year. Enjoy!

Provided by DragonIady

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h45m

Yield 36 shells, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package san giorgio jumbo pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup flavored dry breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups about 28-oz . jar spaghetti sauce
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Cool in single layer on foil or wax paper.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, brown meat; drain.
  • In large bowl, stir together meat, eggs, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese (if desired), onion, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons meat filling.
  • Spread thin layer of sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Place filled shells in prepared baking dish; cover with remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

RICOTTA CHEESE STUFFING FOR JUMBO SHELLS AND MANICOTTI



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, easy, quick

Time 5m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups (1 pound) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup finely diced Mozzarella cheese
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and use to stuff pasta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JUMBO SHELLS WITH ASPARAGUS, PROSCIUTTO, RICOTTA CHEESE AND THREE CHEESE SAUCE



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Jumbo shells stuffed with cheese, chopped asparagus and prosciutto are baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a gourmet family dinner.

Provided by Barilla

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ (16 ounce) box Barilla® Jumbo Shells
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, chopped and cooked
1 ½ cups chopped prosciutto
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (24 ounce) jar Barilla® Three Cheese Sauce

Steps:

  • Cook shells according to package directions. Rinse cooked shells under cold water and drain. Cover and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, asparagus, prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in medium bowl.
  • Pour 1 cup of Barilla Three Cheese Sauce into 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Fill each shell with one heaping tablespoon of filling; place in baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over shells. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 90.1 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 2625.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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:

  • Prep the Shells Correctly: To ensure the shells cook evenly, boil them for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients like ricotta cheese, spinach, and Parmesan. Fresh herbs like basil or oregano add a delightful touch of flavor as well.
  • Don't Overstuff the Shells: Be mindful not to overstuff the shells, as this can cause them to burst during baking. Fill them just enough so that the filling is evenly distributed without overflowing.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the stuffed shells until they are golden brown on top. This indicates that the cheese has melted and the filling is cooked through. The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
  • Let Them Rest Before Serving: Allow the stuffed shells to rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps them set and makes them easier to handle without breaking.

Conclusion:

Jumbo shells stuffed with ricotta filling is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With its creamy ricotta filling, savory spinach, and tangy marinara sauce, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds. Follow these tips and you'll be able to make perfect stuffed shells every time. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply want a satisfying meal, this recipe is a keeper. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a culinary delight!

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