Sunday, February 5, 2012

I want to make STUFFED SHELLS what can i stuff them with, would ricada cheese be good or what?

i need something easy and how should i cook them

I want to make STUFFED SHELLS what can i stuff them with, would ricada cheese be good or what?
Ricotta cheese would be good, or a mix of ricotta cheese and ground beef.
Reply:You can do a bi-layered stuffed shell:



Mix ricotta and egg and put just a bit in the bottom of each shell, then a mixture of ground beef (or pork or chicken), pasta sauce and finely chopped olives. Bake, and when almost done, lightly sprinkle mozzarella or boconccini cheese on top of the shells.
Reply:Spinach and shredded chicken mixed with feta. Yummy
Reply:I take 1 large container ricotta cheese, 1/2 C shredded mozzarella, 1/4 C parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 2 TBSP parsley, 1/4 tsp oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Mix it all together and stuff your shells. Cover with spaghetti sauce, bake for about 45 minutes, add some shredded mozzarella on top, bake until melted and serve. Good stuff!!! Save me some will you???
Reply:mmm...ricotta cheese. Yeah, that sounds good. You should check online for a recipe because I think my grandmother used to mix in some sugar, salt, and maybe some other things and her stuffed shells were da bomb.
Reply:go to alrecipes.com they have many really good ideas.



here is a sample of recipes

Stuffed Shells I

Submitted by: karen marshall

A creamy blend of cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan and eggs is seasoned with garlic powder, oregano and parsley, then stuffed into magnificent jumbo shells of pasta. Simply blanket with spaghetti sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan and bake.

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128 Ratings

100 Reviews



Stuffed Shells II

Submitted by: Susan T.

For a stunning main dish, stuff jumbo shells with a savory blend of beef and onions, then bake them between layers of tomato sauce enriched with cottage cheese, basil, oregano and garlic. Be sure to grate mozzarella over the top to make a lovely melt.

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27 Ratings

21 Reviews



Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Submitted by: Kimber

This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a 'spaghetti that behaves itself!'

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51 Ratings

52 Reviews



Chicken Stuffed Shells

Submitted by: JOONEY

These chicken stuffed shells are easy and very yummy. Plus they heat up as leftovers really well! My family loves them!!! I usually cook a 3-4 pound chicken and use it for the shells and a chicken salad.

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20 Ratings

18 Reviews



Cara's Creamy Stuffed Shells

Submitted by: CARAMIA15

This is a unique perspective to boring ground-beef stuffed shells. You and everyone will love the taste of the meat and everyone will want to know your secret!

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46 Ratings

38 Reviews



Fish Stick Stuffed Shells

Submitted by: Gorton's?

An excellent weeknight dinner that couldn't be easier and is sure to please the whole family. Jumbo shells are stuffed with three cheeses, crowned with Gorton's Crunchy Golden Fish Sticks, ladled with marinara sauce, and baked until bubbly.

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1 Rating

1 Review



Mexican Turkey Stuffed Shells

Submitted by: The Turkey Federation

Who says stuffed pasta shells have to be topped with Italian-style tomato sauce? These shells are stuffed with a mixture of ground turkey, onions, cilantro, garlic, cumin and ricotta, and topped with enchilada sauce and Monterey Jack cheese.

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27 Ratings

23 Reviews



Jumbo Shells Stuffed with Turkey

Submitted by: Ann

For an eye-popping entree stuff turkey, pecans, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley and egg into enormous shell-shaped pasta and bake with a heavenly cheese sauce flavored with shallots, sherry, cream and zesty Gruyere or Swiss cheese.

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13 Ratings

10 Reviews



Chicken-Stuffed Shells with Sherry Sauce

Submitted by: Linda W.

Manicotti shells are stuffed with a chicken, thyme, shiitake and button mushrooms and Gruyere, baked in a sherry butter sauce, topped with Parmesan and served hot.

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16 Ratings

14 Reviews



Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce

Submitted by: Buitoni?

A traditional Italian-style favorite is made easier for you! Combine Buitoni Marinara Sauce with stuffed shells, add a tossed salad and warm bread and sit down to a satisfying meal!

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34 Ratings

27 Reviews



Tofu and Cheese Stuffed Shells

Submitted by: Rachel Cross

Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a creamy mixture of tofu, carrot, zucchini, onion and three cheeses and baked in a savory tomato sauce. You can omit the ricotta cheese, and egg white if desired. Or substitute soy cheeses for a vegan version.

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30 Ratings

22 Reviews



Easy Italian Stuffed Shells and Meatballs

Submitted by: Renae Sattazahn

This is a quick and tasty alternative to lasagna! Use frozen stuffed shells and Italian meatballs to complete this casserole. If desired, you may prepare this up to two days in advance, simply insert into the oven when ready to bake.

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Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Submitted by: Echo Gaines

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with chicken and cheese, and baked in tomato sauce.

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86 Ratings

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Submitted by: Katherine Denning

Magnificent jumbo pasta shells stuffed to bursting with cheesy spinach filling.

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34 Ratings

28 Reviews



Jimmy Dean Sausage Stuffed Pasta Shells

Submitted by: Jimmy Dean

Stuffed with a spicy mixture of sausasge, red and green bell peppers, and ricotta cheese, these pasta shells are then baked in pasta sauce.

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Manicotti Alla Romana

Submitted by: Mark Blau

This rich meat, spinach and cheese filled manicotti dish is covered with white and red sauces. It takes some time to prepare, but is well worth the effort!

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176 Ratings

143 Reviews



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Make Ahead Manicotti

Submitted by: Sandir

The secret to this marvelous manicotti is in the chill. After stuffing cooked pasta with a tasty blend of spinach, Parmesan, mozzarella and a dash of sugar, arrange tomato sauce and shells in a baking dish and chill overnight. Bake it the next day!

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86 Ratings

64 Reviews
Reply:Yes, or even mix the cheese with a vegetable you like. I like mixing them with spinach. Olive comes to mind, Ground Sweet Italian sausage, pinoli nuts (pine nuts) are good. There's lots you can do. Use your imagination0
Reply:When my grandfather from Italy stuffed lasagna and shells,

he took the ricotta cheese, and cracked and egg in it and

used parsley, oregano, grated cheese and salt and pepper,

maybe a pinch of garlic powder.



Mix it up really well. You don't want your ricotta to be too wet because it can slide out of your manicotti or shells or lasagna, whatever you choose to stuff. Egg and cheese and spices help it stick together.



Also, make sure you strain your manicotti or shells and

dry them out on wax paper so they are DRY BEFORE YOU STUFF.



Also, grandpop from Sicily liked to cut cooked sausage, meatballs, and chuncks of ham or proscuitta into cheese mix, so try it

you might like it !

MANGIA!

Viva L'Italia.
Reply:I use a container of ricotta, 4 oz. shredded mozarella and 4 oz. sharp cheddar, 1 c. fontina cheese, 3 eggs, parsley, salt and pepper. Place into almost fully cooked shells, cover with your favorite sauce and bake at 350 degrees for 30 min or until cheese is nice and bubbly.
Reply:Some of my own preferences include:



Ricotta cheese and cooked spinach with diced tomato.

Shrimp with lime juice and wild rice with diced broccoli.

Mashed potato and cheddar cheese with onion: pierogie.



All of these can be baked fairly easily.



Best of luck.
Reply:SPINACH- AND CHEESE- STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Fennel seeds add a flavorful new twist to this vegetarian main course.

2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed

15 ounces ricotta cheese

1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Parmesan

2 tablespoons fennel seeds

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled

3 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and pepper



3 1/2 cups purchased marinara or spaghetti sauce

32 jumbo pasta shells, freshly cooked

Additional grated Parmesan



Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer spinach to large bowl. Add ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, fennel, basil and garlic to bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper; blend.



Preheat oven to 350°F. Spoon 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over bottom of 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Fill each pasta shell with spinach mixture. Place shells, filling side up, in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.



Serves 6.

Bon Appétit

March 1991





You can leave out the fennel seeds if you don't care for them!
Reply:Ricotta cheese with a bolognese sauce and ground beef. Grate fresh parmesean riggiano on the top. MMMM!
Reply:1 16oz container ricotta cheese, 1 pkg frozen spinach, thawed, well-drained and chopped, 1 egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and stuff into shells. Also works well with manicotti. For cooking them, put a layer of sauce in the bottom of your pan to keep the shells from sticking, place stuffed shells on suace, lightly drizzle shells with sauce, cover with foil and bake in a 350 oven for 35-45 minutes.

arenas

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