Description
Herb Zucchini Stuffed Jumbo Shells is a delicious pasta dish filled with a savory herb and zucchini mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped zucchini over medium heat until softened.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in the sautéed zucchini.
- Fill each shell with the zucchini mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the filled shells on top of the sauce, then pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables to the filling.
- Use fresh herbs for more flavor.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Herb Zucchini Stuffed Jumbo Shells, stuffed pasta, vegetarian pasta dish