Classic Stuffed Shells

Ingredients · for 6 (scales to your household)

• 24 Jumbo pasta shells not counted
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese $8.05
• 3 cups Mozzarella cheese $6.72
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning $0.15
• 1/2 tsp Salt $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper $0.03
• 1 Egg $0.40
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese $1.35
• 3 cups Marinara sauce $3.95
• 2 tablespoons Parsley $0.20
• Cooking spray not counted

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages. A line marked not counted is one we couldn't measure from the amount as written — it is missing from the total, not free.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
3. Place the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir to combine.
4. Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
5. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, then sprinkle the other 1 1/2 cups of cheese over the top.
6. Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan, then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
7. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.