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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells: A Delicious Recipe!

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.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the mushroom and cheese mixture and place them in the baking dish.
  9. In a small bowl, mix the heavy cream with the remaining marinara sauce. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the stuffed shells.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  13. Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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.

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