Similar to manicotti and cannelloni, stuffed shells are jumbo pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese and baked on a saucy bed of tangy marinara. The filling is usually seasoned with garlic and herbs ...

Life's all about shortcuts, especially when it comes to cooking. But, for times when you're not in a hurry, it's only right to make a meal that delivers on flavor and comfort. Stuffed shells are the ...

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and their liquid and the water, bay leaves, crushed ...

Bubbly baked pasta is the perfect low-effort dish to make as soon as you feel a chill in the air (and for the many cold months afterward). When the seasons change and we start to crave heavier, ...

“What did you put in the ricotta?” Ann Maloney asked me. We were at a holiday party for the Food team at my house, and Ann – the Post’s recipes editor at the time – was raving about a dish of baked ...

Chef and cookbook author Reed Alexander shares his favorite recipes for lighter Italian fare. His chopped Caprese salad and shrimp- and scallop-stuffed shells are healthy, delicious and a breeze ...