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Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells

Creamy Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe in 45 Minutes

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Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells are a comforting and family-friendly dinner option. These jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy cottage cheese mixture, topped with spaghetti sauce, and baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 package jumbo pasta shells (16 oz)
  • 4 cups large curd cottage cheese
  • 12 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Pinch garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce (26 oz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse.
  3. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, garlic powder, oregano, and parsley.
  4. Fill each shell with the cottage cheese mixture.
  5. Spread 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce in a baking dish. Arrange shells seam side up.
  6. Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  7. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese.
  • Add cooked ground beef or sausage for a meaty version.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg