Stuffed shells are a delightful Italian dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a rich, cheesy mixture and baked in a savory tomato sauce. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making delicious Italian stuffed shells.
Ingredients:
- For the Shells and Filling:
- 20-25 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 4 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)