Description
These Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a delicious and comforting Italian-inspired dish that is perfect for a family dinner or gathering. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach, and seasonings, then baked to perfection with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. This recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Jumbo Pasta Shells:
12–15 shells
Ricotta Cheese:
2 cups
Mozzarella Cheese (divided):
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Egg:
1 large
Fresh Spinach (chopped) or Frozen Spinach (thawed and drained):
2 cups or 1 cup
Garlic (minced):
2 cloves
Marinara Sauce:
2 cups
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Basil Leaves (optional):
for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells: Boil pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the filling: Combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg. Saute garlic and spinach, then mix with cheese mixture.
- Stuff the shells: Preheat oven. Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish. Fill shells with ricotta-spinach mixture and arrange in dish. Top with remaining sauce.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then remove foil and bake until bubbly. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with additional herbs or vegetables.
- Try using different types of cheese for a unique flavor profile.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, Pasta Recipe, Italian Dinner, Vegetarian Main Dish
