Air Fryer Italian Baked Stuffed Shells

I love pasta, but then again, I had it almost every night growing up. There was something really comforting about a huge plate of pasta, usually had a heavy meat sauce, and was served with a salad, soup, or garlic bread. Today, I made a version of my mother’s Stuffed Shells, but I used the air fryer. Here is my recipe for Air Fryer Italian Baked Stuffed Shells.

These are a wonderful meal, and it is vegetarian so everyone can enjoy it. Today dish is Italian Stuffed Sheels, and with the help of the air fryer, this dinner can get on the table in no time.

Who doesn’t love homemade Italian Baked Stuffed shells? I made mine vegetarian, but you could easily add meat, either ground sausage or ground beef. Today, I stuffed the pasta shells with a ricotta cheese filling.

Air Fryer Italian Baked Stuffed Shells

Ingredients Used:

• 12-ounce box of Jumbo Shells
• 2 cups of ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon Italians seasoning
• 1 egg
• 24 ounces marinara sauces

Simple Directions:

1. Make the shells are directed on the package.
2. In a small mixing bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, parsley, Italian seasonings, and egg.
3. Spread a layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of your pan.
4. Fill the shells with the ricotta mixture, place them onto the baking pan.
5. Cover the pasta shells with pasta sauce.
6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella on top.
7. Set into the air fryer at 300 degrees F for 10-15 minutes.
8. Bake until the cheese starts melting, and the sauce is bubbly.
9. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Common Questions Asked About Air Fryer Italian Baked Stuffed Shells

Can You Make These Without Boiling the Shells?

No, they would be too hard, and they would basically burn as the air fryer was heating up the rest of the ingredients.

Can You Freeze The Stuffed Shells?

Yes, they make a great freezer meal. Simply fill the shells as directed in the recipe, and then place on a greased baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the freezer for about 1 to 2 hours.

Remove the shells and place them into either an airtight container or into a Ziploc Bag.

When you are ready to make them, leave them overnight in the refrigerator and then air fry as directed in the recipe card.

Some Other Great Air Fryer Pasta Recipes–

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SPINACH RAVIOLI WITH SAUSAGE PASTA SAUCE

SOME HELPFUL TOOLS, WHEN MAKING AIR FRYER ITALIAN BAKED STUFFED SHELLS–

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