Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Three Cheese Stuffed Shells
Three Cheese Stuffed Shells is made with 12 ounce box jumbo pasta shells, container Ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American · Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Dish type
- Pasta
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
12 ounce box jumbo pasta shells
In the method: Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
container Ricotta cheese
In the method: To a large bowl add ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and garlic powder.
mozzarella cheese, shredded
In the method: To a large bowl add ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and garlic powder.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 12 ounce box jumbo pasta shellsIngredient note
Source: 15 ounce container Ricotta cheeseIngredient note
Source: 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shreddedIngredient note
Source: 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shreddedIngredient note
Source: 1 large eggIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon parsley, choppedIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1 32 ounce marinara sauce (homemade is best)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Three Cheese Stuffed Shells
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve immediately.
A little more help as you go
Drain and rinse
Complete the draining and rinsing before the ingredients go into the next stage.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking dish. Start with this step: Set oven to 350 degrees.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Complete the draining and rinsing before the ingredients go into the next stage.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: asouthernsoul.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
