Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe. This delightful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy, savory mixture of ricotta cheese and fresh spinach. Topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, each bite is a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe allows you to add your favorite ingredients or swap out veggies while maintaining its delicious essence. Whether enjoyed fresh or as leftovers, these stuffed shells are sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach (or frozen)
- Marinara sauce
- Garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, chopped spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and place seam-side up in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg