My Italian mom would sweeten the ricotta cheese with sugar. The sweetened ricotta would add tremendous contrast in flavor with the GRAVY! Not too much sugar. Our dinner guest were amazed at the flavor!
As a child of a American Italian home, please don’t rinse the shells! I drain & place them on a parchment lined baking sheet to cool & stop cooking. Then they are just right to handle & fill! We love this dish & have it each Christmas Eve with an antipasto! Merry Christmas everyone 🎄
How come you recommend not rinsing in cold water? I came across a few videos before this one instructing that we do 😅 and I just would like to know why they do the opposite
PASTA COOKING HINT!!! When baking pasta, cook it for HALF the suggested cook time on the box and even if you think its not done enough the pasta will be perfectly al dente when your dish is done. Don’t be stingy with the marinara remember the pasta acts like a sponge in the oven!! Happy cooking everyone from this crazy Sicilian to you’all!!
i have made stuffed shells so many times and tons of different pasta recipes. tonight i made some stuffed shells and with your tip , which i’ve never done before, and now i have a whole dish of hard undercooked stuffed shells 😭😭😭 i can’t put in any longer or it will burn its already started. so sad and i was in a budget ! definitely do not recommend this tip !! ive always followed his video exactly and came out with amazing shells. wish i would’ve done that this time 😭
I also love the smell of freshly grated Parmesan. I haven’t made these in a couple years. I will get ingredients when I go shopping again. They taste even better the next day 🤗
For the first time in a very long time have I seen such joy explaining a very simple dish filled with such compassion. I'm making this for my son whom just got home from camp and he and I both will be happy. Thank you so much and love that your a left. 😊❤🍲
My mom only made stuffed shells for parties/holidays back in the day... I was up at 6am making them early so we could do yard work, been nibbling a couple here and there, hubby approved... This recipie is very good! I could only fit 23 shells, almost exact lol.
Thank you for such an inspiring recipe! I made your stuffed shells today, using fresh oregano and some freshly grated lemon zest for the ricotta, and just because I had them anyway, I slipped artichoke hearts between the shells. The result was divine!
I love this simple, fool-proof stuffed shell recipe. It's always so satisfying even without a meat main. And if we make our own sauce we can use some Italian sausage to rachet-it-up into a compelling dinner that is sure to receive high marks. I like to put my filling into a zip-lock type bag, cut a corner and pipe it into the shells.
I made this for my dad’s birthday earlier this week and it was a HUGE hit. We devoured it all. It was simple to make but had maximum flavor. Thanks for the recipe!
Splendid recipe! Pro tip from an amateur: sprinkle just a bit of mozzarella and parmesan on the base layer of sauce before layering with the stuffed shells. Second tip: the chef used Rao's marinara sauce which can cost upwards of $10 a jar. It is very good, but a simple 4 ingredient marinara you can make from scratch costs 75% less and is just, if not more, delicious. Ingredients: One 28 oz jar of San Marzano peeled tomatoes blended until just short of perfectly smooth added to 3 cloves of minced garlic sauteed in 3 T EVOO. Season with salt, pepper (and a bit of sugar if you are so inclined). Bring to a boil then simmer until just thickened (20 minutes or so). The last five minutes of simmering, add 8 leaves of fresh basil. Remove basil before proceeding with the recipe. Thank you so much for all of your great recipes!
I made this but changed it up a bit, my family doesn't really like marinara sauce so I made a Béchamel sauce and added Italian sausage I love your recipes keep them coming! thank you
Hi Johnathan, I made this recipe for the first time a few months ago. It was the first time I ever made stuffed shells and this recipe was delicious so I’m making it again for my Mother and Sister. Thank you!❤
I haven't had stuffed shells in ages. My great aunt had a recipe for spinach stuffed shells. It's basically the same recipe except using spinach to replace some of the cheese. I made it for company and at the last minute my SIL informed me her brother hated spinach. He ate one to be polite then asked for a second serving.
I’ve been watching these videos for ages and only now realized John is left handed. I’m left handed also but learned to cook from my mother in the 70’s and since can openers and other kitchen devices are generally right handed I learned to chop and do my kitchen tasks with my right hand.
I sub out cream cheese for ricotta since I just can't STAND ricotta! I also find breadcrumbs work well in the cheese filling. I got lazy last time and used my stand mixer for the cheese filling, working in half batches at a time and it worked just fine. The best part of this recipe is that it makes many MANY meals, perfect for freezing, thawing and reheating.
Thank you so much for this recipe. I buy these pasta shells all the time, but have never made this wonderful vegetarian option. I’ll definitely be cooking this for supper. Thank you from a sunny London 🌺
Okay, I was literally looking up recipes to make jumbo shells yesterday and was hoping you would have a video but didn't, and it's like you read my mind! I'm excited to try this recipe, thank you for sharing
Looks amazing John! I'd love stuffed shells, and so many other pasta recipes. Nothing like cheese, tomato sauce, pasta, and other things! Thanks for this recipe. Looks amazing 😋😋
I’ve made this multiple times now and my family adores it! I’ve made manicotti in the past but prefer the jumbo shells as they’re so much easier to fill (I use a piping bag which I always have on hand) and manicotti shells are floppy and awkward. It’s been awhile but I’m actually making this tonight for dinner lol! Thanks for another great easy recipe. You’re my favorite TH-camr! ❤
OMG I made a double batch today and your stuffed shells are totally totally totally amazing. I thought it was going to be too salty but the sauxe I used, traditional Prego, which is sweet, counteracted the salt and it is fantastic. Thank you for youtubing the recipe and I will use it forever and ever and ever.❤️❤️😁😁 and by the way, your directions were perfect!
I love all types of pasta!!! This recipe reminds me of manicotti, with pasta being stuffed with a filling. When I made manicotti for my family, everyone loved it so I’m definitely going to try this recipe too! It looks delicious! ✨
I find a lot of recipes are basically the same just with a different pasta: jumbo shells, manicotti, cannelloni, even lasagna. I use the same filling base for all and every one of them is delicious
I love this recipe and have cooked it several times. However, I’m not able to get the jumbo shells so I substitute the biggest shells I can find. It’s still very delicious!
I think he's a lovely very talented man good father I love watching every video he does even when I can sleep at nite I turn my phone on and just watch his play list xx
Please teach us how to make horchata! I remember your mom is from Mexico. Does she like it? Did you grow up drinking it? I’m from the U.S. but I’ve tried it and I love the flavor. I stopped at a gas station once while traveling that had “frozen horchata” in one of those slushy machines. I’m sure that stuff wasn’t authentic at all but I always wish I could have more 😂
I use 5 or 6 different cheeses...to my ricotta, a few eggs, salt&pepper...some herbs...but I put a spin on mine...I make some Alfredo sauce to go on the top but first add some cheese mixture to the Alfredo Sauce...I put a good layer of marinara sauce on the bottom add my stuffed shells then I pour my Alfredo Sauce mixture over the top then some Baby Spinach and put a few dollop of marinara sauce last but not least Parmesan and Mozzarella.....tho I use a smaller shell basically they are one or two bites...I get them at a Italian specialty shop...don't make them often because they are immensely rich.!
Watched your lava cake. And stuffed shells. Im a first timer. I like your videos. Thanks for helping me make m Valentines dinner. Your good in what you do
Wooow absolutely wonderfull and mouth watering recipe looks so delicious and tempting fantastic presentation feeling just heaven and very unique creation stay blessed
I love everything you make..so happy I stumbled upon your videos..I will make this tomorrow for my Italian friends who will be visiting...hope to impress..
Hey John, thanks for another great recipe and I got some lg shells and everything else I need and I will make these and refrigerate over night and bake off Thursday. I think I will make a meat sauce for mine and can't wait to eat these. Love and blessings to you, Brian and boys.
Lasagna seaside. I also add eggs to my filling. I use the same filling in other pasta dishes. Sometimes I roll it in Lasagna noodles or stuff it big noodle tubes.
To get even more flavor from the parsley. It says that fresh herbs should be torn apart, rather than chopped. A lot of the herb oils are left behind on your cutting surface.
I have lots of recipes of yours saved to try and make hopefully soon but this is the first and it turned out amazing. Family loved it. It will be a repeat.
Hi John, Are you also a writer? You have such a beautiful, descriptive ability when describing your recipes. I can only imagine reading a book authored by you.
I've got shells I've got ricotta it's a staple over here I like it just started in spaghetti but I didn't make my own sauce this morning so I was looking for an idea. I thought you'd be different than my normal recipe but you're not I think this time I'll put spinach God bless
Beautiful! Wonderful recipe, between shells or manicotti, it's hard to choose a favorite!😛 I've also stuffed them with spinach or Italian sausage (or both) as well. I love your recipes, but your pastries take the cake (pun intended😁). Your cakes are works of art!
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you cook in such perfect relaxing way love the fact that you dont talk or add any disturbing music its just so relaxing to watch this
He does talk🙃
@@Comptonisa i think they mean irrelevant to the topic
My Italian mom would sweeten the ricotta cheese with sugar. The sweetened ricotta would add tremendous contrast in flavor with the GRAVY! Not too much sugar. Our dinner guest were amazed at the flavor!
Thank you!
As a child of a American Italian home, please don’t rinse the shells! I drain & place them on a parchment lined baking sheet to cool & stop cooking. Then they are just right to handle & fill! We love this dish & have it each Christmas Eve with an antipasto! Merry Christmas everyone 🎄
How come you recommend not rinsing in cold water? I came across a few videos before this one instructing that we do 😅 and I just would like to know why they do the opposite
@@Lele-ib9ui We feel you lose some good flavor & starch which helps the sauce stick to the completed shells!
@@michellelyon3149 Ah, I see! Thank you so much :)
Thank you! 😊
I love stuffed shells! I put my cheese mixture in a pastry bag to fill the shells. So much easier and faster
I do the same with manicotti, can't imagine trying to stuff cooked pasta with a spoon lol. John, you have more patience than I do! Looks sooo yummy!
Same here... for Manicotti!
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PASTA COOKING HINT!!! When baking pasta, cook it for HALF the suggested cook time on the box and even if you think its not done enough the pasta will be perfectly al dente when your dish is done. Don’t be stingy with the marinara remember the pasta acts like a sponge in the oven!! Happy cooking everyone from this crazy Sicilian to you’all!!
great tips! I just realized i've been using too little sauce and mine kept burning.
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Make ur own video
Cooking this tonight. Thank you for the tip. Don’t normally cook with them!
i have made stuffed shells so many times and tons of different pasta recipes. tonight i made some stuffed shells and with your tip , which i’ve never done before, and now i have a whole dish of hard undercooked stuffed shells 😭😭😭 i can’t put in any longer or it will burn its already started. so sad and i was in a budget ! definitely do not recommend this tip !! ive always followed his video exactly and came out with amazing shells. wish i would’ve done that this time 😭
I also love the smell of freshly grated Parmesan. I haven’t made these in a couple years. I will get ingredients when I go shopping again. They taste even better the next day 🤗
Thanks Caroline and very true!!
For the first time in a very long time have I seen such joy explaining a very simple dish filled with such compassion. I'm making this for my son whom just got home from camp and he and I both will be happy. Thank you so much and love that your a left. 😊❤🍲
Looks delicious. You can also try omitting the Italian seasoning and use freshly grated nutmeg. As a first generation Sicilian, that what we do.
Yes to freshly grated nutmeg! Thank you!
Thank you!
I’m first generation Canadian Sicilian, pleased to meet you!!!!
@@PreppyKitchen Did you use Rao's marinara? The label looked sort of like it.
I was confused as to why no nutmeg. That’s how I learned to make this recipe.
Thanks for bringing it up. ❤
This is one of my favorite Italian dishes. I am vegetarian, and I absolutely love this dish
My mom only made stuffed shells for parties/holidays back in the day... I was up at 6am making them early so we could do yard work, been nibbling a couple here and there, hubby approved... This recipie is very good! I could only fit 23 shells, almost exact lol.
Thank you for such an inspiring recipe! I made your stuffed shells today, using fresh oregano and some freshly grated lemon zest for the ricotta, and just because I had them anyway, I slipped artichoke hearts between the shells. The result was divine!
Adding artichoke hearts is a fantastic idea!
We realy like your recipe God bless you my dear
I love this simple, fool-proof stuffed shell recipe. It's always so satisfying even without a meat main. And if we make our own sauce we can use some Italian sausage to rachet-it-up into a compelling dinner that is sure to receive high marks.
I like to put my filling into a zip-lock type bag, cut a corner and pipe it into the shells.
this is my go to dish for when i host dinner. it’s so easy and delicious.
I’m the same with parsley. I just love it. I have 8 plants in my herb planters outside my kitchen. I put it in everything.
I made this for my dad’s birthday earlier this week and it was a HUGE hit. We devoured it all. It was simple to make but had maximum flavor. Thanks for the recipe!
I tried this a month ago and I used mince meat as well it incredibly delicious
This is one of my favorite dishes to make and it’s a easy recipe to prepare making this the weekend with a side salad and garlic bread
I love all types of pasta. Stuffed shells, ravioli, mannicotti, etc...
Splendid recipe! Pro tip from an amateur: sprinkle just a bit of mozzarella and parmesan on the base layer of sauce before layering with the stuffed shells. Second tip: the chef used Rao's marinara sauce which can cost upwards of $10 a jar. It is very good, but a simple 4 ingredient marinara you can make from scratch costs 75% less and is just, if not more, delicious. Ingredients: One 28 oz jar of San Marzano peeled tomatoes blended until just short of perfectly smooth added to 3 cloves of minced garlic sauteed in 3 T EVOO. Season with salt, pepper (and a bit of sugar if you are so inclined). Bring to a boil then simmer until just thickened (20 minutes or so). The last five minutes of simmering, add 8 leaves of fresh basil. Remove basil before proceeding with the recipe. Thank you so much for all of your great recipes!
Yes I just recently started using Rao’s my dishes be crazy🤤 thank you will being doing the tip you provided.
Do you chop and cook the garlic cloves before adding? Ty. ❤
@@lucyloo7457 "added to 3 cloves of minced garlic SAUTED in 3 T EVOO." Saute until just beginning to torn a pale yellow, about 60 to 90 seconds.
I made this but changed it up a bit, my family doesn't really like marinara sauce so I made a Béchamel sauce and added Italian sausage I love your recipes keep them coming! thank you
Hi Johnathan, I made this recipe for the first time a few months ago. It was the first time I ever made stuffed shells and this recipe was delicious so I’m making it again for my Mother and Sister. Thank you!❤
love these videos anyone else jealous of how clean they keep their cooking area
You can do that too. Just clean it.
I used to make these for my kids who are now grown. I haven't made them in forever. Thanks for the inspiration!
I split the ricotta with marscapone, for a creamier consistency and a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg. Adds a nice touch. .
I haven't had stuffed shells in ages. My great aunt had a recipe for spinach stuffed shells. It's basically the same recipe except using spinach to replace some of the cheese. I made it for company and at the last minute my SIL informed me her brother hated spinach. He ate one to be polite then asked for a second serving.
I’ve been watching these videos for ages and only now realized John is left handed. I’m left handed also but learned to cook from my mother in the 70’s and since can openers and other kitchen devices are generally right handed I learned to chop and do my kitchen tasks with my right hand.
I made this last night along with a caprese salad. It was excellent; the lemon zest is a nice touch.
There hasn’t been a time where I searched a meal/pastry that I’m looking to make and you haven’t covered it!!!
Great page!
I make mine the exact same way! (Self taught) I sprinkle fresh chives and parsley over the top for a bit of added flavor
i just smile the entire video, every time I watch you. you're the best! ❤
I sub out cream cheese for ricotta since I just can't STAND ricotta! I also find breadcrumbs work well in the cheese filling. I got lazy last time and used my stand mixer for the cheese filling, working in half batches at a time and it worked just fine. The best part of this recipe is that it makes many MANY meals, perfect for freezing, thawing and reheating.
Thank you so much for this recipe. I buy these pasta shells all the time, but have never made this wonderful vegetarian option. I’ll definitely be cooking this for supper. Thank you from a sunny London 🌺
Yes very delicious!!!!
I mix spinach with ricotta when I make them
I made this and it turned out great. Make sure you get some kind of glove to handle the hot shells out of the water while filling.
Okay, I was literally looking up recipes to make jumbo shells yesterday and was hoping you would have a video but didn't, and it's like you read my mind! I'm excited to try this recipe, thank you for sharing
Looks amazing John! I'd love stuffed shells, and so many other pasta recipes. Nothing like cheese, tomato sauce, pasta, and other things! Thanks for this recipe. Looks amazing 😋😋
My pleasure!!! Happy baking!
I’ve made this multiple times now and my family adores it! I’ve made manicotti in the past but prefer the jumbo shells as they’re so much easier to fill (I use a piping bag which I always have on hand) and manicotti shells are floppy and awkward. It’s been awhile but I’m actually making this tonight for dinner lol! Thanks for another great easy recipe. You’re my favorite TH-camr! ❤
I didn’t like stuffed shells until I saw this video. I’m making them this weekend.
So glad you said you can freeze. These look amazing and easy to throw together.
I’m definitely making this for the weekend. It’s been ages since I had shells. Yum.
Your Videos never fail to entertain us ❤️
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Hi John. I found a piping bag worked well for filling the shells. I would have the cheese all over the place, so that worked for me. 🇨🇦
Kroger finally got the shells in last week. Been out fir months. Bought two boxes. Fixed it last week. But added Italian sausage to sauce !
One of my favorite dishes! I top with toasted pine nuts when I wanna feel rich. 😜
I make these AND Lasagna roll ups!!! They are SSSSSSSSOOOOOOOO good!!!!! Thanks, John!!! I will have to try making yours!!
OMG I made a double batch today and your stuffed shells are totally totally totally amazing. I thought it was going to be too salty but the sauxe I used, traditional Prego, which is sweet, counteracted the salt and it is fantastic. Thank you for youtubing the recipe and I will use it forever and ever and ever.❤️❤️😁😁 and by the way, your directions were perfect!
I made this recipe for my family and it was absolutely amazing......thank you so much
I love how TH-cam shows you the part of the video that people are re-watching. It’s so easy to find the spots where he is actually assembling.
I love all types of pasta!!! This recipe reminds me of manicotti, with pasta being stuffed with a filling. When I made manicotti for my family, everyone loved it so I’m definitely going to try this recipe too! It looks delicious! ✨
Me too
I find a lot of recipes are basically the same just with a different pasta: jumbo shells, manicotti, cannelloni, even lasagna. I use the same filling base for all and every one of them is delicious
Made this tonight and let me just tell you… best stuffed shells I’ve had. Thank you for this video!!🙌🏼
I made this for dinner, following the recipe to the letter, and it was delicious!! Seriously, SO good!
I grated carrots and zucchini with some other veggies and came out delicious.
Your kitchen is so beautiful I can’t concentrate on what you’re cooking🙌🏽👌😍
I've been wanting to make this dish for everyone but I I'm nervous and your video took the fear away so here goes nothing ❤😂 !
I love this recipe and have cooked it several times. However, I’m not able to get the jumbo shells so I substitute the biggest shells I can find. It’s still very delicious!
I think he's a lovely very talented man good father I love watching every video he does even when I can sleep at nite I turn my phone on and just watch his play list xx
Please teach us how to make horchata! I remember your mom is from Mexico. Does she like it? Did you grow up drinking it? I’m from the U.S. but I’ve tried it and I love the flavor. I stopped at a gas station once while traveling that had “frozen horchata” in one of those slushy machines. I’m sure that stuff wasn’t authentic at all but I always wish I could have more 😂
even better with fresh basil instead of the parsley... and the smell is amazing.
A classic! Yum. I put my ricotta in a ziploc and cut a small corner of the bag and fill the shells that way, so much faster.
Preppy Kitchen videos are my happy place! Thanks!
I use 5 or 6 different cheeses...to my ricotta, a few eggs, salt&pepper...some herbs...but I put a spin on mine...I make some Alfredo sauce to go on the top but first add some cheese mixture to the Alfredo Sauce...I put a good layer of marinara sauce on the bottom add my stuffed shells then I pour my Alfredo Sauce mixture over the top then some Baby Spinach and put a few dollop of marinara sauce last but not least Parmesan and Mozzarella.....tho I use a smaller shell basically they are one or two bites...I get them at a Italian specialty shop...don't make them often because they are immensely rich.!
Watched your lava cake. And stuffed shells. Im a first timer. I like your videos. Thanks for helping me make m Valentines dinner. Your good in what you do
you not only make food, you make art you are an artist
Wooow absolutely wonderfull and mouth watering recipe looks so delicious and tempting fantastic presentation feeling just heaven and very unique creation stay blessed
the detail on this cake is impressive
your videos bring to me happiness and peace
Trying these tonight and my mouth is already watering!
I am going to make this tomorrow 😌
I am so hungry now. If I could just grab through the screen I'd love to enjoy a meal with you. Thank you for sharing 💜
stuffed shells my beloved
Omg that’s one of my favorite dishes making this one tomorrow.
i came for the recipe, ive got asmr loved it
I just made this! Absolutely delicious!!!
Very nice recipie John! The filling they looks amazing! Have a nice day! 👍👏🍴
Great recipe, Love the lemon zest addition it gives it a fresh taste!
Sei davvero molto bravo preciso e chiaro e le tue ricette sono super🥳
this is the best recipe ive seen saved it already for my future reference you made it very simple thank you
You're amazing - Just like my Mom made all my childhood!
I love everything you make..so happy I stumbled upon your videos..I will make this tomorrow for my Italian friends who will be visiting...hope to impress..
Hey John, thanks for another great recipe and I got some lg shells and everything else I need and I will make these and refrigerate over night and bake off Thursday. I think I will make a meat sauce for mine and can't wait to eat these. Love and blessings to you, Brian and boys.
you put so much love into your cakes
Looks delicious😋. Will definitely make this. Thanks!
Thanks for another great looking recipe. The way you talk about food and cooking always makes me happy!
Lasagna seaside.
I also add eggs to my filling.
I use the same filling in other pasta dishes. Sometimes I roll it in Lasagna noodles or stuff it big noodle tubes.
To get even more flavor from the parsley. It says that fresh herbs should be torn apart, rather than chopped. A lot of the herb oils are left behind on your cutting surface.
I love the dish so much I could eat it forever.
I love your videos. You're one of my "go to" with learning things about cooking. Thank you
I have lots of recipes of yours saved to try and make hopefully soon but this is the first and it turned out amazing. Family loved it. It will be a repeat.
Yes!! I’ve been hoping you would make this and share your talents!
started my day with this delightful video
Hi John,
Are you also a writer? You have such a beautiful, descriptive ability when describing your recipes.
I can only imagine reading a book authored by you.
Oh that’s so fantastic I’m going to the supermarket tomorrow or the next day and getting everything I’m gonna follow your recipe fantastic job😊
One of the my Fav meals to make just like how i make them but i add some cooked ground hot sausage to the ricotta cheese mmm
I love this guy😊! He’s so refreshing
I made these today. They are so good. Thanks. ☺️
No need to precook the shells, you can pop a lot of sauce over dry shells and pop it in the oven. The shells will cook in the ample sauce.
I've got shells I've got ricotta it's a staple over here I like it just started in spaghetti but I didn't make my own sauce this morning so I was looking for an idea. I thought you'd be different than my normal recipe but you're not I think this time I'll put spinach God bless
I love to do this with Alfredo and pesto with Parmesan. There is never a spec left over at our church potluck 💕Cathy
Beautiful! Wonderful recipe, between shells or manicotti, it's hard to choose a favorite!😛 I've also stuffed them with spinach or Italian sausage (or both) as well. I love your recipes, but your pastries take the cake (pun intended😁). Your cakes are works of art!
Thank you so much !!! This video was so simple and easy to understand ❤