This version of Stuffed Shells Rocks , 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 clean dry dish cloth.
Spray glass oven safe baking dish with nonstick spray to ease clean up .
Using a spoon scoop mixture in to 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 .
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!
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I loved The flavors! However The next day The flavors were a little stronger…but still very good!
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wow! the shells looks flavorsome and delectable!
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Thank you!Stuffed Shells with Ricotta , Arugula , and fresh Basil is definitely one of our family’s favorites.Thank you for the kind compliments .
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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.
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Heidy! These look awesome. I can’t wait to try out your recipe!
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Thank you Ronda!
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Thank you Nicole ❤
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These look wonderful! I will definitely be trying out this one soon 🙂
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Heidy, wonderful as always! Looks so fresh and delicious!
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Thank you Kecia ❤
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These look so good, one of my favorite things is a pasta shell!!!
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Thank you Tara ❤
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