Description
This Cheesy Shrimp Stuffed Shells Bake is loaded with juicy shrimp, ricotta, and a three-cheese blend, baked in a rich garlic cream sauce until golden and bubbly. Ready in 50 minutes – perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
- 15 oz whole-milk ricotta
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1 egg
- 4 + 3 garlic cloves (filling + sauce), minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 20–24 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil shells 9 minutes (al dente). Drain and cool.
- Mix ricotta, cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, egg, garlic, and seasonings. Fold in shrimp.
- Make sauce: melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and Parmesan, simmer 4–5 min.
- Pour half sauce in 9×13 dish. Stuff shells with 2 tbsp filling each. Arrange in dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over shells. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil, bake 20 min. Uncover, bake 10–12 min until golden.
- Rest 5–8 min. Garnish with parsley and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: ~480