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Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells

Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells to Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings

Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells are a comforting dish filled with creamy ricotta, perfect for satisfying your pasta cravings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 shells
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 jumbo shells Pasta Shells Cook al dente
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk works best
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or grated
For the Filling
  • 1.5 cups Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cups Italian Blend Shredded Cheese
  • 0.25 cups Sliced Green Onions
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste White Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells for 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and cool under cold water.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the salted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gradually pour in milk and heavy whipping cream while whisking. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of Italian blend cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and green onions. Mix until creamy.
  6. Spread half of the garlic Alfredo sauce in a casserole dish. Stuff each pasta shell with cheese filling and arrange in the dish.
  7. Pour remaining sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining Italian blend cheese.
  8. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Broil for an additional 2 minutes for browning.
  9. Let rest for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shellCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and cook pasta shells al dente for easy stuffing.

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