Baked Shells

Baked shells, also known as stuffed shells, are a popular Italian-American dish that originated in Sicily. They are typically filled with a mixture of cheese, meat, or vegetables and baked in a rich tomato sauce.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Baked Shells

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Pasta Shells
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 8 leaves Fresh Basil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion becomes translucent.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a greased baking dish, spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce mixture.
6. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with a spoonful of the tomato sauce mixture. Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
7. Pour the remaining tomato sauce mixture over the stuffed shells.
8. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.