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Irresistible Stuffed Shells: A Flavor Explosion!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagejumbo pasta shells

  • 4cupslarge curd cottage cheese

  • 12ouncesmozzarella cheese, shredded

  • ¾cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 2largeeggs, lightly beaten

  • 1pinchgarlic powder

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • 1teaspoondried parsley

  • 1(26 ounce) jarspaghetti sauce

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

  4. Mix together cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Rub oregano and parsley between your palms to pulverize them, then stir into cheese mixture.

  5. Stuff cheese mixture into pasta shells.

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  6. Spread 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 15×10-inch baking dish. Place shells, seam-side up, close together in the dish. Spread remaining sauce on top; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 25 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g 		23%
Saturated Fat
10g 		49%
Cholesterol
98mg 		33%
Sodium
1198mg 		52%
Total Carbohydrate
60g 		22%
Dietary Fiber
4g 		15%
Total Sugars
11g
Protein
37g 		74%
Vitamin C
2mg 		2%
Calcium
521mg 		40%
Iron
3mg 		18%
Potassium
571mg 		12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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