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Cheesy Shrimp Stuffed Shells

A delightful, creamy, and cheesy dish featuring jumbo pasta shells stuffed with seasoned shrimp and cheeses, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Filling
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen works great!
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells The star vehicle for our delicious stuffing!
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese To create a creamy base.
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded More gooey cheese equals more happiness.
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated For extra umami kick.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For flavor enhancement.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced The ultimate flavor bomb.
  • 1 jar marinara sauce For saucing it all up.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the shrimp.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Begin with a large pot of salted boiling water. Toss in the jumbo shells and cook until they’re al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Once done, drain and set aside.
Preparing the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle a little olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Add the shrimp and cook until they’re pink and opaque, roughly 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Mixing the Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and the cooked shrimp mixture. Stir until well mixed.
Stuffing the Shells
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Fill each cooked shell with the cheesy shrimp mixture.
Assembling the Dish
  1. Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, arrange the stuffed shells on top, and then slather the remaining sauce over everything. Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Let the cheesy shrimp stuffed shells cool for a few minutes, then serve. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Don’t worry if your marinara sauce looks a little lumpy—it’s all part of the magic! You can use pre-cooked shrimp or a store-bought filling for convenience.