Description
Stuffed pasta shells are a comforting and flavorful dish that will elevate your dining experience. Each jumbo shell is filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, creating a delightful harmony of taste and texture. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, these stuffed shells are versatile and easy to customize according to your preferences. Get ready to impress with this mouthwatering recipe that never disappoints!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped spinach, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell generously with the filling mixture and place them seam-side up in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the filled shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes for a golden top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg