Description
Indulge in a classic Italian comfort dish with these Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, and herbs, then baked to perfection in marinara sauce. This recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Jumbo Pasta Shells:
12–15 shells
Ricotta Filling:
2 cups ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning to taste
Other:
2 cups marinara sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells: Boil shells until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Make the filling: Combine cheeses and egg. Sauté garlic and spinach, mix with cheese, season.
- Stuff the shells: Fill shells with mixture, place in baking dish with marinara sauce, bake covered, then uncovered.
Notes
- Choose full-fat ricotta for creaminess.
- Avoid overstuffing shells.
- Customize filling with additional ingredients.
- Stuffed shells can be made ahead and frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 909mg
- Fat: 21.9g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17.7g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Protein: 17.2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
