These Easy Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are a popular and comforting dish that makes a great lunch or dinner and a perfect side dish whenever you have guests around. Large pods filled with three cheese fillings mixed with fresh herbs, all topped with marinara sauce, topped with extra cheese and breadcrumbs, and baked until beautifully browned. These Easy Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are simple, quick, and impressive, a treat everyone is sure to love.
Ingredient
Makes about 5 servings
20 jumbo noodles (about 7oz – 200g)
Three Cheeses
15 oz (430g) ricotta cheese
2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1g) ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon (1g) garlic powder
Marinara sauce
21 oz (600g) tomato puree
1 tablespoon (14g) olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon (5g) sugar
2 tablespoons fresh basil and oregano
1 teaspoon (5g) salt
freshly ground pepper
to be at the top
1/2 cup (30g) bread crumbs
1 tablespoon (14g) butter, melted