Cheesy Stuffed Shells

#vegetarian #family-friendly

Total Time: 45-50 min.

Servings: 6-8 (2-9x9 pans)

Ingredients

• 12 oz. jumbo shells

• 1 zucchini, finely shredded

• 1 jar of pasta sauce or my pasta sauce

• 16 oz ricotta cheese

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup grated Parmesan

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Cooking Steps

Prep

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook 12 oz. of jumbo shells. Drain, cool, and set aside. 

Make Filling

Mix together 16 oz. ricotta, 8 oz. mascarpone, 1 zucchini, finely shredded, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 cup grated Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and salt & pepper, to taste. Stuff the shells. 

Arrange Shells

Grease 2 9x9 pans. Add ¼ of the pasta sauce to the bottom of each pan. Arrange half of the shells in 1 pan with the opening facing upwards, and cover with ¼ of the sauce. Top with ½ of the remaining mozzarella. Repeat. 

Bake

Bake covered for 25 min. Then bake for 8 min. Serve!