Description
This hearty pasta dish features jumbo shells stuffed with a creamy mixture of three cheeses and fresh broccoli, baked to perfection with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the shells and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheeses are suitable; add more broccoli for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 20g