Three cheese stuffed shells meatless is a delectable Italian-inspired dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This vegetarian entree features tender pasta shells generously stuffed with a delectable combination of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, crafting this culinary masterpiece is a satisfying and rewarding experience.
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THREE CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE
Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are a delicious twist on lasagna using jumbo shells that are stuffed with the classic lasagna cheese blend with Italian seasoning all baked in spaghetti sauce for a classic Italian dish. A tried and true family favorite dinner!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella, parmesan, basil, Italian seasoning, egg, salt and pepper. Spread 3/4 of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into the pasta shells and place in the baking dish. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 1298 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED VEGETARIAN SHELLS
When my aunt first told me about these shells, they sounded like a lot of work-but the recipe whips up in no time. Sometimes I add a little cooked bacon to the ricotta filling. -Amelia Hopkin, Salt Lake City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, broccoli, mozzarella, egg whites and seasonings. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., Spread half the spaghetti sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stuff pasta shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over spaghetti sauce. Pour remaining sauce over pasta shells. , Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THREE CHEESE STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS
These are a family favorite! I use my Spicy? Sweet? Marinara sauce recipe #125116 for this recipe. This makes a full box of pasta shells, which is a lot, but this recipe is easily cut in half.
Provided by startnover
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, except pasta and 1/4 c Parmesan cheese in large mixing bowl.
- Mix well and fill each cooked pasta shell.
- Place in ungreased 11 by 17 pan.
- Cover w/ marinara sauce and then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, cover w/foil, and bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes.
- Time does not include time to make marinara, but I cook mine as I make the shells so it really doesn't affect the time.
- Servings are a guess.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 911.3, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 39.1
STUFFED SHELLS III
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
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
THREE-CHEESE BEEF PASTA SHELLS
These Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells can be ready to impress in no time at all. Perfect for company and cozy nights at home, this hearty dish only looks like you spent all day in the kitchen. In fact, you can pull stuffed pasta shells with ground beef together with just 25 minutes of prep time, then get the rest of the meal ready while it bakes. These stuffed shells with cream cheese, ground beef, melty cheese and pasta sauce bring a whole new meaning to the term "comfort food." No matter the occasion, nothing satisfies quite like a warm dish of Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the pasta sauce mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. In medium bowl, mix cheese spread, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg and cooked beef. Spoon heaping tablespoon mixture into each shell. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top, covering shells completely. Cover with foil.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese filling is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 3 Shells, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
THREE-CHEESE SHELLS
This is a hearty meatless entree. It's easy to prepare ahead, then bake just in time for dinner.-June Barrus, Springville, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the next 10 ingredients. Divide the small jar of spaghetti sauce between two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes., Stuff shells with the cheese mixture and place in a single layer over sauce. Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over shells. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1084mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
3 CHEESE & BEEF STUFFED SHELLS
Make and share this 3 Cheese & Beef Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jens Kitchen
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Cook and drain pasta shells as directed. (For best results, cook the pasta just until al dente (still slightly firm). This will make them easier to stuff and they won't overcook.).
- In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the sauce in the buttom of an ungreased 13x9 glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix cheese spread, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg and cooked ground beef. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into each shell. Arrange shells over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Cover with foil.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese filling is set. Sprinkle with remaining Italian cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parlsey for presentation.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 102.4, Sodium 661.9, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 16.5
THREE CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS (MEATLESS)
We love this dish as a meatless entrée. Super flavorful and delightfully creamy.
Provided by Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero @conchik
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot bring water to a boil and cook shells according to package directions or until al dente. Drain and plunge into cold water to cool. Drain again and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan, ricotta, eggs, spinach, garlic, pepper and parsley.
- Pour a thin later of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 12 x 9" baking dish. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each shell and place right side up in a baking dish. Repeat until cheese mixture is gone. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Sprinkle the lemon basil on top. Cover loosely with tin foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove the tin foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the shells. Bake 5 more minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your dish more flavor and depth. A good combination is a mix of soft, hard, and aged cheeses.
- Don't overcook the shells. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked shells will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough to coat the shells. A thin sauce will make the dish watery and bland. If your sauce is too thin, simmer it for a few minutes to reduce it.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make stuffed shells. You can use different cheeses, sauces, and fillings. Get creative and find a combination that you enjoy.
Conclusion:
Three-cheese 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 a little creativity, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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