Cheese Stuffed Shells

The cheese stuffed shells are a vegetarian baked pasta dish, ideal for Sunday lunch or Holidays. I cooked the shells al dente, then filled them with a white sauce, without tomato, made of: béchamel, mozzarella, ricotta, grated pecorino, and gorgonzola. This recipe is easy to make and full of flavor!

For more delicious recipes, I recommend the collection Baked Pasta Recipes

Also try:
Stuffed Shells with Ragù and Béchamel
Gratinated Stuffed Shells
Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Mushrooms

Cheese Stuffed Shells
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 25 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 oz shells
  • 10.5 oz ricotta
  • 1.25 cups béchamel sauce
  • 1.75 oz grated pecorino
  • 1.75 oz gorgonzola
  • 1 oz mozzarella
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt

Tools

  • Baking dish

Steps

  • To make the cheese stuffed shells, cook the shells in plenty of boiling salted water, along with a drizzle of oil (to prevent the shells from sticking together). Drain them al dente and let them cool slightly.

  • In a bowl, prepare the filling: add the ricotta, diced gorgonzola, chopped mozzarella, and grated pecorino. Mix and add the béchamel, leaving a little aside.

  • Once slightly cooled, fill the shells with the filling using a spoon.

  • Smear the baking dish with a spoonful of béchamel and arrange the shells in rows, one next to the other, then cover with the remaining béchamel sauce.

  • Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. When a light golden crust forms on the shells, remove the baking dish and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your meal!

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    Cheese Stuffed Shells
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