Dinner for 6
Ricotta Stuffed Shells
$6.93for 422 minServes 6
Jumbo pasta shells hold a ricotta filling and bake under marinara and mozzarella until hot and set.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Cottage cheese, 16 oz$0.17/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.72Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
 | Alfredo, 1 oz$0.18/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.19Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Pasta sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical | 24 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.39 | ||
Swaps
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.73 per serving$6.93 for 4
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Ingredients
- 12 ounce jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 1 egg
- salt and black pepper
- 24 ounce marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Boil the shells in a large pot of salted water for 8 minutes, then drain them.
- Stir the ricotta, Parmesan, pesto, egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Spread the marinara in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Arrange the shells in the dish, cover them with mozzarella, and bake for 12 minutes, until the filling is firm and hot.
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