Grab For Eats Barilla-stuffed shell pasta is one of my favorite things to eat. This pasta is a one-dish baked item, and you can make it with almost any cheese. The best part of pasta is the cheese. And that’s why here we used ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. The barilla stuffed shells with mascarpone cheese are also delicious. The stuffed shells recipe is easy, and the number of ingredients is low. You need a tomato sauce base, stuffed shells, and some cheese. You can easily buy some pasta sauce from a store.
And for the cheese filling, you can use any soft cheese. The pasta itself is heavenly. And even your pickiest eaters would devour the barilla stuffed shells recipe. The pasta is oven-baked, so make sure to preheat your oven beforehand. There are so many options to explore with this kind of recipe. And you cannot mess up the pasta.
Know About The Barilla Stuffed Shell Recipe Ingredients
The Barilla pasta shells are perfect for stuffed pasta shells. They come in the jumbo size, which we love. You get an adequate bite of the pasta, and the cheese will melt in your mouth. To ease out on the recipe, you can use store-bought sauce. You just have to get the shells ready. If you’re looking for a healthy version of the recipe, then we have to apologize. This recipe is full of chess. So you might want to avoid it if you’re on a diet. Here we include the ingredient list for the barilla stuffed shells recipe.
For Cooking the Pasta
Barilla Stuffed Shells: These are the Conchiglie pasta shells that are sodium-free. This shell pasta comes in a 12-ounce pack. The shape of the pasta is inspired by seashells. And thus, they are perfect for holding the stuffing. The pasta will be cooked in 12 minutes. 20 shells are used in this recipe.
For the Sauce
Marinara Sauce : You can use any kind of marinara sauce you like. You have to use the whole can of sauce or 3 cups of sauce. You can also try to make your own marinara sauce.
Salt and Pepper : the sauce uses half the salt and pepper, and this will add flavor and spice.
Onions are first sauteed with minced garlic to make the sauce. Two medium-sized onions chopped thinly, are added.
Garlic: Use 3 cloves of minced garlic. You can also switch it to garlic powder.
Oregano: Here, we used dried oregano. This has a strong smell and will enhance the overall taste of the barilla-stuffed shell pasta.
For the Stuffing
Mixed Cheeses : Here, we used three different kinds of cheese. Ricotta cheese has a soft texture and will work as the base of the filling. Parmesan cheese has a unique flavor. And the mozzarella cheese on the filling and the garnish item will add to the taste.
Salt and Pepper: The remaining salt and pepper are added to the cheese filling.
Parsley: Here, parsley is added for freshness. You can use dried parsley, but we use fresh ones. Chunk them well and add them to the cheese mix.
Method of Preparing the Barilla Stuffed Shells Recipe
Now that we have included all the ingredients that you need for the barilla stuffed shells recipe, note them down. Depending on your spice tolerance, you can add more pepper and even chili powder to the recipe. Here we are including a step-by-step process for making the barilla stuffed shells recipe.
Step 1
Cook the Barilla Pasta Shells: to make stuffed pasta, you have to cook the pasta shells first. Take 24 cups of water in a large bowl. Then add some salt to it. Place the pasta in the water and stir it. Cook the pasta till al dente (hard to bite). It takes around 11 to 12 minutes. Drain the water and add cold water to it.
Step 2
The Tomato Sauce: The next step would be to make the tomato sauce. In a pan, take some oil and pour in the onions. Sauté them until brown. Then add the garlic and the herbs with salt. Then, after a few minutes, add the marinara sauce. Cook it and put it aside on a flat baking tray.
Step 3
Stuffing: To make the barilla-stuffed shells, you need cheese stuffing. Add all the ricotta and Parmesan cheese to a bowl. Add salt and pepper, as well as some parsley. Add half of the mozzarella cheese and mix everything well. Don’t forget to add one large egg.
Step 4
Assemble: put the pasta shells carefully on top of the marinara sauce. Spread the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
Step 5
Bake: preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Wrap the pasta dish with aluminum foil and cook for 30 minutes. Then take off the aluminum foil and cook for two minutes more on high heat.
Step 6
Garnish the pasta with some parsley, and then serve warm.
Barilla Stuffed Shells Recipe – Easy Stuffed Baked Pasta
Ingredients
- 20 Barilla pasta shells
- 2 Medium onions
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ½ Tsp Ground black pepper
- ¼ Tsp Oregano
- 3 Cups Marinara sauce
- 1 Egg
- ⅓ Parmesan cheese
- 3 Cups Mozzarella cheese
- 2 Cups Ricotta cheese
- Persley As you need
Instructions
- Use some jumbo barilla shells and cook them according to the packaged instructions.
- Then make the sauce for the pasta by adding chopped onions, minced garlic, with the marinara tomato sauce. Cook them on low heat.
- Add ½ teaspoon of salt, oregano, and pepper to the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for two minutes.
- Pour the sauce into a flat dish and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- The ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese are for the cheese filling.
- Also, add ½ teaspoon salt, egg, and pepper. You can also add Persley for freshness.
- Mix them well.
- Then add the mix to the pasta shells. Arrange the shells on a flat surface.
- Coat the top with some more cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. And add another 2 minutes at high temperature.
Tips
- Make sure that the pasta is not overcooked.
- Preheat the oven before baking.
- Don’t overfill the pasta shells, or it’ll mess up.
- Add fresh herbs for a better taste.
Nutrition
Last Words
Though the barilla stuffed shells recipe is not too suitable for lactose intolerance, still it’s one of the best ones. If you like stuffed shell pasta, you’ll love our recipe. We added a bunch of spices to elevate the flavor of the cheese. You can add more spices if you like it hot. This dish is perfect for a weekend and can be done in an hour.
Read More:
