Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a dish that offers a perfect blend of rich flavors and creamy textures. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a flavorful mixture of ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and savory seasonings, then smothered in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, preparing for a potluck, or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, these stuffed shells are sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
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 (or 1 cup frozen spinach)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped spinach, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fill each cooled pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in a baking dish lined with marinara sauce.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil on top if desired. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then remove foil and bake 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 (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg