Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)

Name: Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs; 7 Tablespoon butter, divided; 16 to 20 pasta shells; 16 ounces (453g) ricotta cheese; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 and 1/3 cups mozzarella cheese; 1 and 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese; Black pepper; 1 and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 clove fresh garlic, minced; 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce; fresh parsley

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

These Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells are an easy Olive Garden copycat recipe made with jumbo pasta shells, a creamy Italian cheese filling, rich marinara, Alfredo sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It's a comforting family dinner that's even better homemade.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:32:36 GMT