Description

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells are a comforting pasta dish that combines jumbo shells filled with a savory mixture of sautéed mushrooms, cream cheese, and garlic, all enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress with its rich flavors and delightful textures, making it a go-to choice for any pasta lover.

Ingredients

Scale

20 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped mushrooms and minced garlic in olive oil until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix the cooked mushrooms with cream cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream, and parsley until smooth.
Fill each shell with about two tablespoons of the mushroom mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
In the same skillet, combine heavy cream and Italian seasoning; warm through and drizzle over the stuffed shells.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil for the last five minutes to brown the top.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in spinach or ricotta cheese. - You can prepare the stuffed shells ahead of time and store them uncooked in the refrigerator until ready to bake.