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.
These look so good, one of my favorite things is a pasta shell!!!
Thank you Tara <3
Heidy, wonderful as always! Looks so fresh and delicious!
Thank you Kecia <3
These look wonderful! I will definitely be trying out this one soon 🙂
Thank you Nicole <3
Heidy! These look awesome. I can’t wait to try out your recipe!
Thank you Ronda!
Heidy – 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.
wow! the shells looks flavorsome and delectable!
Thank you!Stuffed Shells with Ricotta , Arugula , and fresh Basil is definitely one of our family’s favorites.Thank you for the kind compliments .
Oh, I love that you added Arugula to this stuffed shells dish. I bet it perks up the ricotta with a peppery flavor! Looks tasty!
I loved The flavors! However The next day The flavors were a little stronger…but still very good!