Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a comforting dish that elevates any meal. This recipe features jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy blend of ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, all nestled in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, these stuffed shells are not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize the filling or sauce to suit your taste. With minimal prep time and simple steps, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights while still offering a nutritious and satisfying dinner option that everyone will love.
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 (or 1 cup frozen spinach)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara over shells and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg