Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells (Cheesy Stuffed Pasta)

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[intro]Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells is a simple ricotta cheese stuffed shells recipe to make for your family. The cheesy ricotta cheese oozes from the large pasta shells. Then it is covered with tomato sauce and baked to perfection.[/intro]

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I have been blogging a long time. Seduction in the Kitchen is over 4 years old, but I did have a few blogs prior to starting Seduction in the Kitchen. So I know about the ups and downs of blogging.

Over the years, trends change, especially when comes to food blogging. Many of the heavy hitters that many know, they got started when blogging wasn’t for profit. It was simply a way for them to share their love of food.

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Now you are wondering why that is the real question. It simple, these bloggers need to ask themselves, why did you start a food blog. That answer will tell you what success you will have with it.

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Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells

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I admit I love cheese stuffed shells. If I go to an Italian eatery, and they have Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells on the menu I will order it.

I love that combo of the cheese and ricotta in pasta with tomato sauce. To me, that is Italian perfection. Yes, I wanted to create that authentic Italian stuffed shells recipe.

How To Make Stuffed Shells With Ricotta Cheese

I there are many how to make stuffed shells with ricotta cheese recipes. Many have variations like you can add sausage to ricotta stuffed shells. You can even add spinach to the stuffed shells with ricotta cheese.

For me, just the simple ricotta cheese stuffed shells mixed with Italian cheeses is the best. Simple is sometimes the best thing to make over an exotic recipe, as my mom would say.

There is nothing fancy about this stuffed shells with ricotta cheese recipe. It is just a simple, yet tasty Italian recipe. I think you will love these cheese stuffed shells.

The cheesy ricotta cheese oozes from the large pasta shells. Then it is covered with tomato sauce and baked to perfection.

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Yield: 6 servings

Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells

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Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells is a simple dinner to make for your family. Cheesy ricotta cheese stuffed into large pasta shells with tomato sauce and baked to perfection.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 package jumbo pasta shells (12 ounces)
• 1 container ricotta cheese (15 ounces)
• 2 cups Sargento's 6 Blend Italian shredded cheese.
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1  jar spaghetti sauce (32 ounces)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Cook pasta al dente according to pasta package directions. Make sure not to overcook the pasta.
3. Drain and rinse the shells with water.
4. In large bowl, beat eggs lightly.
5. Then add ricotta, 1 3/4 cup the Italian cheese, parsley, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
6. Mix until well blended.
7. Fill the shell pasta with the cheese mixture. Set aside.
8. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup the Italian cheese with the parmesan cheese.
9. Put a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. The arrange filled shell pasta on top.
10. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce on top.
11. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese mixture.
12. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
13. Serve them up and ENJOY!

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0

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"Seduction in the Kitchen" started because I have the belief that everyone has an affair with food. It is that belief that fuels my passion for cooking and baking.

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