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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells topped with herbs and cheese

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells

A comforting dish of jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy garlic and mushroom mixture, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells Cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 cups mushrooms Chopped, can use a mix of different mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced, adjust amount for stronger flavor
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, with extra for topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream Divided for stuffing and topping
  • 2 tbsp butter For sautéing
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and chopped mushrooms, and sauté until mushrooms are tender.
  4. In a bowl, mix the sautéed mushrooms, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stuff each cooked shell with the mushroom filling.
Assembly and Baking
  1. In a baking dish, pour some heavy cream at the bottom, then place the stuffed shells in the dish.
  2. Pour remaining heavy cream over the shells and sprinkle with extra Parmesan if desired.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For added flavor and texture, use a mix of different mushrooms or add spinach to the filling. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage.