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

Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe) are super easy to make in the comfort of your own kitchen with simple step-by-step instructions that I've provided. Italian cheeses filled in pasta shells, nestled on top of rich marinara sauce, topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce and finally a spirinkle of crunchy breadcrumb topping. This Italian-American comfort food just doesn't get any better! If you love copyat Olive Garden recipes, this one's a must-try!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:53:01 GMT