Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs Recipe

A crowd-pleasing pasta bake bursting with fresh basil and creamy feta! This family favorite is perfect for potlucks or a weeknight dinner. Tender pasta shells are overflowing with a savory feta and herb filling, baked to golden perfection. Your teens will devour this delicious and easy-to-make recipe!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 613.6 kcal
Protein 58g
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Ingredients for Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • dried red pepper
  • 1 (25 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • eggs
  • 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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How to Make Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in crumbled feta cheese, chopped herbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until feta is softened and mixture is well combined.
  5. In a large bowl, gently combine the cooked pasta shells and the feta-herb mixture.
  6. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish (9x13 inch).
  7. Stuff the pasta shells with the feta and herb mixture. Arrange the filled shells in the baking dish.
  8. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
  9. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pasta is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

92g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs?

Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs takes about 155 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 125 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs?

Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs has approximately 613.6 calories per serving, with about 58 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 53 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs?

The key ingredients for Pasta Shells Filled With Feta Herbs are Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Dried Red Pepper, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil. See the full list with measurements above.

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