This is one of those recipes that is easy to throw together on a school night and one that I know all three of my kids will gobble up excitedly. It would probably be even better with homemade sauce, but jarred does the trick in a pinch (I like to throw in some basil, oregano and/or thyme and sometimes a pinch or two of sugar)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (you won't need the whole bag)
- Big tub of ricotta cheese (I used low fat)
- 2 eggs
- Fresh parsley
- Grated parmesan
- Jar of pasta sauce
- Package of jumbo pasta shells
Step 1: Beat the two eggs together
Step 2: Mix in the ricotta cheese, a few handfuls of shredded mozzarella and some grated paremsan. This is totally up to you... I'll throw in whatever leftover Italian cheese I have in the fridge.
Throw in some chopped parsley, salt and pepper and mix it all together.
Step 3: Put a little bit of sauce into the bottom of a 9x13. Then use a spoon to stuff the shells (which you've already cooked, drained and cooled).
Step 4: Cover the stuffed shells with the remaining sauce.
Step 5: Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Step 6: After the 30 minutes, throw some cheese on top and bake about 15 more minutes or until it's melted and fabulous.
Yes, ma'am!!!
I served these with some sliced, baked Italian sausage, garlic bread and a salad. PERFECTION and easy!
I've made these before and added meat to the sauce, which was delicious as well. You really can't mess them up.
Hope you enjoy!!!
Yummy!!! My mom something similar when I was growing up and it was delish!
ReplyDeleteComfort food!
DeleteAnd now, I want this for breakfast. All of a sudden, my toast looks incredibly boring. xo
ReplyDeleteAnd did it make you think of Rachel's stuffed shells!?!?! Oh. My. Lord.
DeleteI want these now. Right now. Like at 5:46 a.m. I want 'em.
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with that!!! I mean... cheese is totally acceptable as a breakfast food and tomatoes are a bonus, right???
DeleteOh, my kids would like this also! Love a good but easy weeknight supper idea!! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteThis looks delicious and easy! My husband and daughter would it if I make this :)
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you try it out!
DeleteTotally pinning this! You always have the best recipes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lizzie!
DeleteI love when you share recipes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elaine!!!
DeleteI make something similar...tip...scoop the cheese mixture into a ziplock and seal. Snip the corner and then pipe the filling into the shells. Quick and less mess. Same with deviled eggs!
ReplyDeleteLove it! That's what I do when I do manicotti, but for whatever reason these were pretty easy with a spoon... maybe because they're jumbo sized? I also pipe frosting with a ziplock. hahaha
DeleteYUM! I haven't had breakfast yet this morning, and now I am starving! lol! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh no!!! I had breakfast and am still starving :) hahaha
DeleteYummy!!! Thanks for the recipe!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome! Thanks for reading ;)
DeleteOh my. These look amazing! I may try with some shredded chicken in the ricotta mix. Yumm!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Let me know how it works!
DeleteYum
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I skipped breakfast so I'm starving already and this didn't help - ha! These look amazing! Thanks for sharing! -Leah Chasing Texas
ReplyDeletehahaha - You're welcome!!! hoping you have a great lunch planned today :)
DeleteI love all your recipes, keep them coming please!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie! I'll try! :)
DeleteOh my heavens. Andrea this is totally not going to help my Weight Watchers eating plan hahaha :) This looks so good!
ReplyDeleteYUM! I always do a pasta dish, but never think of shells. This is one that will be in our line up SOON!
ReplyDeleteI love your recipe posts! I seem to look right before I'm about to cook. This is going on the menu for next week :) thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy family loves this meal too! Our version uses a little pesto instead of the fresh parsley, which is helpful if you forget to plan ahead! 😉
ReplyDeleteI made this Monday night! It was delicious! Thank you so much :)
ReplyDeleteDo you ever freeze these?
ReplyDeleteNice
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