San Giorgio Stuffed Shells Recipe
San Giorgio stuffed shells are a delicious Italian dish that's perfect for any night of the week. This classic recipe combines the best flavors of Italy. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make and can easily be modified with additional ingredients. Gather your family around for a cozy meal tonight with this classic San Giorgio stuffed shells!
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- baking dish
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups of velvety ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of carefully selected dried oregano leaves
- 6 ounces of premium San Giorgio Jumbo Shells waiting to be filled
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons of aged Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 cup of hand-shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt to taste adding a pinch of perfection
- 1 1/2 cups of rich spaghetti sauce
- 2 teaspoons of freshly chopped fragrant parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste a touch of culinary harmony
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook shells according to package directions and drain; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, oregano leaves, salt and pepper until blended.
- Spoon cheese mixture into cooked shells.
- Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place stuffed shells in a baking dish and top with remaining spaghetti sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
- Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve it!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef or sausage from the stuffing mix and add more vegetables like mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, etc.
- If you like your stuffed shells saucier, add an extra cup of spaghetti sauce to the baking dish.
- You can add ground beef or sausage to the cheese mixture for an added layer of flavor. You can also add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms and, onions for a heartier version.