Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 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
- 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
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and the cooked shrimp mixture. Stir until well mixed.
Stuffing the Shells
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Fill each cooked shell with the cheesy shrimp mixture.
Assembling the Dish
- 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
- 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
- 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.
