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Creamy garlic mushroom stuffed shells served on a plate

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells

Delicious jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich mushroom-ricotta filling, smothered in creamy sauce and baked until bubbly and golden.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Filling
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups mushrooms, chopped Buy whole mushrooms and chop them yourself for better texture.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Trader Joe’s ricotta is a good option.
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated Use good quality parmesan for best results.
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until mushrooms are tender and golden brown.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the sautéed mushrooms, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stuff each cooked shell with the mushroom cheese mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
Baking
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream with the remaining parmesan cheese. Pour the cream mixture over the stuffed shells.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Can freeze baked shells for up to 2 months.