Description
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells is a delicious and hearty dish filled with a creamy mushroom and cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 8 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and any liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Stir in the cooled mushroom mixture until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the mushroom and cheese mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the heavy cream with the remaining marinara sauce. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with Greek yogurt or a plant-based cream.
- You can also add spinach or cooked chicken to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg