Three cheese stuffed shells
Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food — creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Soft pasta shells are filled with a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then baked in a savory pasta sauce until golden and bubbly. This dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, a family gathering, or as a show-stopping side for parties.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 16 pasta shells
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Filling:
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley or spinach your preference
- 1 small egg
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Boil the pasta shells according to package directions.
- While the shells are cooking, prepare the filling. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley (or spinach), minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Drain the pasta shells and let them cool slightly.
- In a baking dish, spread half of the pasta sauce on the bottom.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese filling and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the shells and top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes.
- Uncover and broil for a few minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy warm!
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Notes
- Boil the pasta shells just until al dente so they don’t get mushy when baked.
- Let the shells cool slightly before stuffing to make it easier and less messy.
- You can swap parsley for spinach or other herbs for extra flavor and color.
- Adjust the seasoning in the filling to your taste — add more garlic, salt, or paprika if you like.
- For extra cheesy shells, sprinkle more mozzarella and Parmesan on top before baking.
- This recipe is freezer-friendly — freeze before or after baking for an easy make-ahead meal.