Description
Delectable Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells promise a luxurious Italian-inspired pasta experience that blends rich, earthy mushrooms with smooth ricotta and parmesan. Cheesy comfort awaits with this elegant dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Cheese:
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Seasonings, Liquids, and Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Carefully submerge jumbo pasta shells into the bubbling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook shells until they reach a tender yet firm texture, following the package’s recommended cooking time.
- Gently drain the shells in a colander, shaking off excess water, and spread them out on a clean kitchen towel to cool and prevent clumping.
- Allow shells to reach room temperature, ensuring they’re ready for the upcoming stuffing process.
Notes
- Choose larger shells to ensure they can hold plenty of creamy mushroom filling without breaking.
- Pat mushrooms dry before sautéing to achieve a perfect golden-brown color and prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- For a lighter version, substitute part-skim ricotta and use low-fat cream cheese to reduce overall calories while maintaining rich flavor.
- Transform this dish into a vegetarian delight by swapping pancetta or bacon with smoked paprika or liquid smoke for a depth of umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg