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Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
A delicious baked pasta dish featuring jumbo shells filled with a creamy cottage cheese mixture and topped with melted mozzarella.

Ingredients

For the Shells

  • 7 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

For the Filling

  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or chopped fresh basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta shells in salted water until just al dente, then drain and rinse with cool water.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix cottage cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, herbs, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place in the dish. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh basil and high-quality cheese.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta