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Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Shells cheesy baked

Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Shells

A copycat of Olive Garden's stuffed shells - jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy five-cheese blend, baked in marinara and topped with melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 cups marinara sauce

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the shells to al dente, drain, and cool slightly. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  2. Mix the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, egg, and parsley.
  3. Spread 1 cup marinara in a baking dish. Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and arrange in the dish.
  4. Top with the remaining marinara and mozzarella.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 5-10 minutes until bubbly. Rest before serving.

Notes

Cook the shells just to al dente so they hold up to stuffing. A blend of ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and a little cream cheese makes the filling extra rich.