Skip to main content

Stuffed Shells with Marinara

4.1

(7)

Image may contain Food Meal Dish Pasta and Ravioli
Photo by Alex Lau

Remember: If the shells are perfectly cooked in the first step, they'll be mushy and flabby after baking.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
2 cups whole-milk fresh ricotta
3 ounces Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, coarsely grated, divided
3 cups Classic Marinara Sauce, divided

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook shells in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente; drain. Run under cold water to stop the cooking and drain again.

    Step 2

    Lightly whisk egg yolks and egg in a large bowl. Stir in ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, and 1 1/2 cups mozzarella; season with salt and pepper. Transfer filling to a large resealable plastic bag.

    Step 3

    Spread 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce in a 13x9" baking dish. Snip off 1 end of plastic bag and, working one at a time, squeeze filling into shells, arranging them in a single layer in baking dish as you go. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake shells until sauce is bubbling throughout, 35–40 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Carefully move rack to top of oven and heat broiler. Uncover pasta and broil until lightly browned on top, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with oregano and more Parmesan and drizzle with oil.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 5

    Pasta can be baked 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat, covered, at 375°F.

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Read More
A quick-fix dinner thanks to store-bought tortellini and chicken broth.
Do you need heavy cream to make fettuccine Alfredo? Debatable. Will it be delicious? Undeniable.
On this melty toast, the burrata comes in at the end, but it’s most definitely the star.
In this wafu pasta recipe from author Sonoko Sakai, the only cooking involved is boiling spaghetti.
This comforting cheeseburger-inspired pasta from Kiano Moju is bolstered by berbere spice.
These brownies feature a delightful combo of warm spices, black tea, and strong coffee.
A family-friendly dinner even the littlest ones will love.
Tangy cream cheese custard drenched in bittersweet caramel. Cue the oohs and aahs.