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Barefoot Contessa Stuffed Shells Recipe

Barefoot Contessa Stuffed Shells Recipe

Recipe By Nicole Santa
The Barefoot Contessa Stuffed Shells Recipe is a true classic. This meal brings warmth to your dining table every time.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Small Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • Box Jumbo Pasta Shells 1
  • Ricotta Cheese 15 Oz
  • Goat Cheese 4 Oz
  • Parmesan Cheese 1/2 Cup
  • Mozzarella Cheese 1 Cup
  • Marinara Sauce 2 Cups
  • Large Egg 1
  • Fresh Basil 1/4 Cup
  • Garlic 2 Cloves
  • Salt 1 Tsp
  • Black Pepper 1/2 Tsp

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water on high. Add the jumbo shells to the bubbling water carefully. Cook them until they are just slightly firm to bite.
  • Drain the shells in a colander in the sink. Run cold water over them to stop the cooking. This prevents the shells from sticking to each other now.
  • Grab a large bowl for your filling mixture today. Combine the ricotta, goat cheese, and grated parmesan cheese well. Add the chopped basil and minced garlic to the bowl.
  • Crack one egg into the cheese mixture right now. Stir it well until the filling looks very smooth. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper for taste.
  • Spread half of the marinara sauce in your baking dish. Take one cooked shell and hold it in your hand. Fill it with a big spoonful of the cheese mix.
  • Place the stuffed shell into the saucy baking dish. Repeat this until all the shells are full and lined. Pour the rest of the sauce over the shell tops.
  • Sprinkle a lot of mozzarella cheese over the whole dish. Cover the dish with a piece of shiny aluminum foil. Put it in the oven to bake until very bubbly.
  • Remove the foil for the last ten minutes of baking. This lets the cheese turn a beautiful golden brown color. Serve it hot to your hungry family and friends immediately.

Notes

  • Use high-quality ricotta cheese for a much better filling texture.
  • Do not overcook the pasta shells in the boiling water.
  • Cool the shells completely before you try to fill them.
  • Fresh basil tastes better than dried herbs in this recipe.
  • Let the dish rest for five minutes after baking ends.
  • Grease the baking dish so the pasta does not stick.
  • Use a piping bag to fill shells much faster today.
  • Add extra garlic if you love a very bold flavor.
  • Shred your own mozzarella cheese for the best melting results.
  • Make sure the goat cheese is at room temperature first.
Keyword Barefoot Contessa Stuffed Shells Recipe