Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells
A comforting dish featuring pasta shells stuffed with a creamy cottage cheese mixture, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 Jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Mix together the cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and pour remaining marinara sauce over them.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella on top and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a creamier filling, drain excess moisture from the cottage cheese. Feel free to customize the filling with vegetables or herbs.
Find it online: https://www.tastyhomeplate.com/cottage-cheese-stuffed-shells/