Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
A comforting dish of jumbo pasta shells filled with spinach and ricotta, baked in marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
- 10 ounces Frozen Spinach, thawed and drained
- 1½ cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 3 cups Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Jumbo Pasta Shells in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by mixing ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 cup of mozzarella, parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff each shell with the filling using a spoon or piping bag.
- Assemble by spreading marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, placing stuffed shells seam side up, and pouring marinara over the top.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and cover with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, remove foil, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to mix in ingredients like Italian sausage or pesto for a twist. Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: spinach, ricotta, stuffed shells, vegetarian, comfort food
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