Cheesy Shell-Stuffed Shells



Cheesy Shell-Stuffed Shells
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 40 mins Bake: 350°F 45 mins Stand: 10 mins
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Cheesy Shell-Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
  • 24
    dried jumbo shell macaroni
  • 8
    ounces dried tiny shell macaroni (2 cups)
  • 2
    cups Gruyere cheese, shredded (8 oz.)
  • 2
    cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
  • 3/4
    cup half-and-half or light cream
  • 1/8
    teaspoon ground white pepper or pepper
  • 1
    24 ounce jar vodka sauce or your favorite tomato pasta sauce
  • 4
    ounces brick cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook jumbo shells according to package directions. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer shells to a colander. Rinse with cold water; drain well and set aside. In same pan cook tiny shells according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine Gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, and pepper. Heat over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and smooth, stirring frequently. Stir in tiny shells.

3. Spread about 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon cheese-shell mixture into drained jumbo shells; place stuffed shells in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining pasta sauce.

4. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with brick cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Cheesy Shell-Stuffed Shells)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • Calories 858,
  • Protein (gm) 40,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 79,
  • Fat, total (gm) 42,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 128,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 25,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 10,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 7,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 1263,
  • Thiamin (mg) 1,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 1,
  • Niacin (mg) 6,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 226,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 1035,
  • Potassium (mg) 217,
  • Calcium (DV %) 868,
  • Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (7)
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tannaw16 wrote:

I've made this recipe a few times. Once I got too anxious and turned the heat up when I was melting the cheese. It separated from the cream and turned into a rubbery glob. My fault, but make sure to keep the heat low! I made this for 15 family members last week and they all seemed to love it!

12/22/2011 10:32:11 AM Report Abuse
slosh8715 wrote:

jky11/candisurfer19 :I was just wondering how it tasted? This is a recipe review board for ones that try the recipe. I think they have a community board for commentary. Just a thought. I made this and my company ate every scrap. I added a bit more seasoning but that is a personal thing. I will make again.

10/31/2011 05:17:52 PM Report Abuse
jky11 wrote:

What is up with the 858 calories and 47 grams of fat? That is unreal! So not worth it!

10/19/2011 08:21:39 PM Report Abuse
Ssambuca1 wrote:

I have twin boys that are very pickier eaters. They LOVED it. I now make it all the time for them. <3

9/18/2011 02:07:30 PM Report Abuse
candisurfer19 wrote:

i was going to make this then i saw the cal count lol

10/12/2010 05:14:31 PM Report Abuse

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