Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe
Delicious jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy mixture of ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella, baked in marinara sauce until bubbly and golden. A comforting and satisfying meal for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12–15 jumbo pasta shells (about 1/2 a box)
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped) or 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff Shells: Fill each cooked shell with the ricotta mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Bake: Pour marinara sauce over the shells, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves and enjoy hot.
Notes
- You can add cooked ground meat like sausage or beef to the filling for extra protein.
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite herbs or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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