# Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ricotta and Mozzarella

> Pasta shells filled with ricotta and mozzarella, baked with tomato and basil. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @the_pastaqueen.

- **Source:** [@the_pastaqueen on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@the_pastaqueen/video/6845311618960706822)
- **Estimated total time:** 60 minutes
- **Serves:** 4
- **Category:** Main course · **Cuisine:** Italian
- **Mood:** Comfort Food, Impress
- **Main ingredients:** Pasta, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Tomato, Egg
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/stuffed-pasta-shells-with-ricotta-and-mozzarella

## Ingredients

- 250 g conchiglioni pasta shells
- 400 g ricotta
- 250 g mozzarella, diced
- 60 g parmesan, grated
- 1 × egg
- 700 ml tomato passata
- 30 ml olive oil
- 2 × garlic, peeled
- 10 g basil, fresh leaves
- 8 g salt
- 2 g black pepper, ground

## Method

1. **Cook the pasta shells** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the conchiglioni until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
2. **Make the tomato sauce** Warm the olive oil in a saucepan and gently fry the garlic. Add the tomato passata, salt and pepper and simmer.
3. **Prepare the ricotta filling** Mix the ricotta, egg, half of the mozzarella, parmesan and chopped basil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
4. **Fill the shells** Spread a layer of tomato sauce in the baking dish. Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and arrange them in the dish.
5. **Bake** Spoon the remaining sauce over the shells and scatter the rest of the mozzarella on top. Bake at 180 °C until golden and bubbling.

## FAQ

**How long does stuffed pasta shells with ricotta and mozzarella take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 60 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 4 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @the_pastaqueen on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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