Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a delightful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a creamy ricotta and fresh spinach mixture, then baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also allows for customization based on your preferences. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night at home, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–15 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped) or 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the filling and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over stuffed shells; sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg