Best Lip Smackin Stuffed Shells Recipes

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SKINNIER STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE



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This Stuffed Shells recipe without ricotta is packed with flavor and a velvety-smooth filling.

Provided by Jillian

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces lean ground beef
1 24-ounce jar pasta sauce
1 12-ounce box jumbo pasta shells
10 saltines (broken into pieces)
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
2 large garlic cloves (minced)

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2.5 shells, Calories 497 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1281 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g

STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE



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Stuffed Shells filled with ricotta, parmesan, and melty mozzarella cheese. Stuffed Pasta Shells always disappear fast and reheat well.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 jumbo pasta shells (cooked to package instructions)
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp salt (divided)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (divided)
1/4 tsp dried oregano
3 cups marinara sauce
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/4 cup parsley (plus more to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook Pasta: Preheat oven to 375˚F. Cook shells in salted water according to package instructions (stirring several times to keep the pasta from sticking to the pot), then drain and fill pot with cold water to stop the cooking process and keep shells from sticking to each other.
  • Make Sauce: In a deep pan over medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and sauté chopped onion until softened and golden (3-5 min). Add minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp oregano. Sauté another 1 minute stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant. Add 3 cups marinara and bring to a uniform boil then simmer for 2 minutes and pour the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Cheese Filling: In a large bowl, add 15 oz ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella, 1/3 cup parmesan, 1 egg, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Stuff Shells: Use about 1/2 ice cream scoop or just until filled (do not overstuff). Place them in the casserole over the marinara sauce in a single layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. The sauce should be bubbling at the edges. Remove foil and broil for 2-4 minutes to lightly brown the cheese. Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 1542 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST STUFFED SHELLS



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Here's our upgrade on the Italian-American comfort food classic. We used three different cheeses to get the ultra-creamy filling just right. It really balances the tangy homemade tomato sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans good-quality peeled whole plum tomatoes, crushed
1 sprig basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
9 ounces jumbo dried pasta shells
2 cups whole milk ricotta
8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella
3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for topping
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • For the marinara sauce: Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic has softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat, add the basil and dried oregano, partially cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove the basil sprig. If the sauce is still too chunky, mash the larger chunks of tomato with a potato masher. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
  • For the shells and filling: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the dried pasta shells cook, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly but not cooked. (The pasta shells should flexible enough to be filled but remain very al dente; they will continue to cook during baking.) Drain, then run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well again.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley and egg in a large bowl until well combined and uniform. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Transfer the filling to a large disposable pastry bag or large resealable plastic bag (or use a spoon for filling directly from the bowl).
  • Spread 2 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Snip off the end of the pastry bag and squeeze the filling into the shells one at a time. Arrange the shells open-side up in a tight single layer in the baking dish as you fill them. Top with the remaining marinara sauce. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake the shells until the sauce is bubbling throughout and the filling is heated through, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove the foil from the pan and continue to bake for 10 more minutes to reduce the sauce. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

LIP SMACKIN' SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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Now this is chicken! You can almost smell the aroma coming from the kitchen now!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup soy sauce
7 cups hot water
2 teaspoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep 12-inch skillet over low heat 5 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper; place in hot skillet. Cover chicken with yellow and green onions.
  • Cook chicken over medium heat 10 minutes; turn chicken. Cook 10 minutes longer or until golden. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes longer. Turn; cook 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Place in large pot (Dutch oven); set aside.
  • Continue heating skillet over low heat. Stir together flour, 1/3 cup of the soy sauce and 4 cups of the hot water in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until smooth.
  • Cook flour mixture in hot skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk or fork, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in remaining water, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce, the onion powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pour gravy over chicken in large pot. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (Gravy may stick to pot.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2330 mg

LIP-SMACKIN' BBQ CHICKEN



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The kids always say "prepare to lick your lips" when we have friends over for barbecue chicken. I'm proud of this dish, the first recipe I ever created. -Sue Thomas, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups ketchup
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 pounds assorted bone-in chicken pieces

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove half of the sauce; reserve for brushing chicken. Keep remaining sauce warm for serving., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 25-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved sauce during the last 10 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Stuffed with a garlicky spinach-ricotta-Parmesan mixture, dressed with bright marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, and baked to golden, melty perfection, these shells are worth staying in for.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling
1 package jumbo shell
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, packed
1 container ricotta cheese
10 large eggs
1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups marinara sauce, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the jumbo shells and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the jumbo shells through a colander.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted down, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the spinach cool to room temperature, then roughly chop on a cutting board.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta and egg. Add the chopped spinach, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, the black pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
  • Fill the jumbo shells with the ricotta mixture.
  • Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread 2 cups of marinara on the bottom of the pan.
  • Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the marinara sauce. Spread the remaining 1 cup of marinara over the shells and top with the mozzarella.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan and continue baking until the cheese has melted and is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with the basil and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LIP-SMACKIN' STUFFED SHELLS



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-ounce) package jumbo shell pasta, cooked
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups cottage cheese
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, , thawed and drained
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, divided
garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse pasta with cold water drain and set aside. Combine the next 7 ingredients together mix well and set aside. Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce evenly over the bottom of a 13" x 9" baking pan. Spoon cheese mixture into shells place stuffed-side up on top of the spaghetti sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the shells sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.TIP: Cook and chill noodles for filled pasta dishes. It'll be so much easier to fill shells and recipes will have one less step. From "Meals in Minutes." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

LIP-SMACKIN' STUFFED SHELLS



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-ounce) package jumbo shell pasta , cooked
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups cottage cheese
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, , thawed and drained
2 eggs , beaten
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce , divided
garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse pasta with cold water drain and set aside. Combine the next 7 ingredients together mix well and set aside. Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce evenly over the bottom of a 13" x 9" baking pan. Spoon cheese mixture into shells place stuffed-side up on top of the spaghetti sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the shells sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.TIP: Cook and chill noodles for filled pasta dishes. It'll be so much easier to fill shells and recipes will have one less step. From "Meals in Minutes." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.

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