Description
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells are a delightful vegetarian dish that combines large pasta shells filled with a rich blend of ricotta and sautéed mushrooms, all enveloped in a luxurious cream sauce. This comforting meal is ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, delivering indulgent flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, these stuffed shells are sure to impress at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 large pasta shells
- 1 cup fresh button or cremini mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bring salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta shells until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté mushrooms and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix sautéed mushrooms with ricotta, half of the Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Generously fill each shell with the mushroom-ricotta mixture; arrange in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and remaining Parmesan until smooth; pour over the stuffed shells.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (180g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg