Creamy Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells
Creamy Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells are a comforting dish filled with a delightful blend of cheeses and topped with marinara sauce, ideal for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Pasta and Filling Ingredients
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells Use large shells for easy stuffing.
- 1 cup cottage cheese Can be substituted with non-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
- 1 cup ricotta cheese Can substitute with cream cheese or goat cheese.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese More cheese adds to the gooey texture.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece egg Helps bind the ingredients.
- 2 cups marinara sauce Store-bought or homemade.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste none Salt and pepper
- to taste none Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix together cottage cheese, ricotta, half of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff cheese mixture into each pasta shell.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in a baking dish, place stuffed shells, and cover with remaining sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. You can freeze before or after baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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