Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells are delicious jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory mushroom and cheese mixture, topped with Alfredo sauce.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking dish
- large bowl
Ingredients
Pasta and Filling
- 20 pieces jumbo pasta shells cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked mushrooms finely chopped
- 1 piece egg beaten
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped cooked mushrooms, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spoon the mushroom mixture into each pasta shell, filling them generously.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish. Pour the remaining 1 cup of Alfredo sauce over the shells.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the shells.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the shells rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Using a mix of mushrooms (like shiitake, cremini, and button mushrooms) adds a deeper flavor. Serve this dish with roasted vegetables or a light side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
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