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Christmas Stuffed Shells baked festive holiday dish

Christmas Stuffed Shells: A Festive Comfort Classic for the Holidays

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A festive and comforting baked pasta dish filled with creamy ricotta and topped with bubbly mozzarella, perfect for your Christmas dinner table.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil shells until al dente, then drain and cool.
  3. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and seasonings in a bowl.
  4. Spread 1 cup of marinara in the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Stuff each shell with cheese filling and place in the dish.
  6. Top with remaining marinara and extra mozzarella.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Uncover, bake 10 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

Notes

  • Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days.
  • Freeze unbaked dish up to 3 months.
  • Use gluten-free shells for allergy-friendly version.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Holiday Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 stuffed shells
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg