Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a dish that perfectly marries creamy ricotta cheese and fresh spinach within tender jumbo pasta shells. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for family dinners or potlucks, ensuring satisfaction with its rich flavors and textures. Plus, it’s versatile; feel free to customize the filling to suit your taste. Packed with nutrients while keeping indulgence at the forefront, these stuffed shells are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–15 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped) or 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread half the marinara sauce in a baking dish; arrange stuffed shells on top and cover with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg