This version of Stuffed Shells definitely one my ALL-time favorites! ARUGULA that lovely Spicy and sometimes Peppery leaf! This recipe takes on a whole NEW Flavor sensation with the combination of Ricotta Cheese, Arugula, and FRESH Basil!
Ingredients needed
- 1 box jumbo pasta shells
- 32 ounces of Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided by 2
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 ounces fresh arugula, chopped
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 3 cups pasta sauce, your recipe or favorite brand
Directions
- Prepare shells using package directions for al dente cooking method. Be sure not to overcook the pasta, as your shells need to remain firm.
- While pasta is cooking, in large glass dish add ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, chopped arugula, fresh basil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper. Thoroughly combine all ingredients.
- Once pasta is done, drain and rinse pasta in cold water. Drain again and place on a clean dry dishcloth.
- Spray glass oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray to ease clean up.
- Using a spoon scoop mixture into shells a little at a time, careful not to overfill. Pour 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce into the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Place each shell in baking dish. Cover with remainder of sauce.
- Cover with the remaining sauce and bake covered with aluminum foil for 15 minutes. Remove the foil add remainder of mozzarella cheese and continue baking another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
14 Comments
Sandra Shaffer
August 1, 2014 at 1:34 pmOh, I love that you added Arugula to this stuffed shells dish. I bet it perks up the ricotta with a peppery flavor! Looks tasty!
Heidy L. McCallum
August 2, 2014 at 8:34 pmI loved The flavors! However The next day The flavors were a little stronger…but still very good!
Priya Shiva
August 1, 2014 at 6:17 amwow! the shells looks flavorsome and delectable!
Heidy L. McCallum
August 1, 2014 at 12:02 pmThank you!Stuffed Shells with Ricotta , Arugula , and fresh Basil is definitely one of our family’s favorites.Thank you for the kind compliments .
Ronda
July 31, 2014 at 11:51 pmHeidy – I love stiffed shells and the idea of arugula is superb. I am totally going to try this my next time I make shells. I will let you know how it works out. Pinning for later.
Ronda@Kitchen Dreaming
April 11, 2014 at 9:11 pmHeidy! These look awesome. I can’t wait to try out your recipe!
Heidy L. McCallum
April 14, 2014 at 4:27 pmThank you Ronda!
Heidy L. McCallum
April 9, 2014 at 9:09 pmThank you Nicole <3
Nicole Neverman
April 9, 2014 at 8:52 pmThese look wonderful! I will definitely be trying out this one soon 🙂
Kecia
April 9, 2014 at 7:47 pmHeidy, wonderful as always! Looks so fresh and delicious!
Heidy L. McCallum
April 9, 2014 at 8:44 pmThank you Kecia <3
taranoland
April 9, 2014 at 7:22 pmThese look so good, one of my favorite things is a pasta shell!!!
Heidy L. McCallum
April 9, 2014 at 8:44 pmThank you Tara <3