Description
Delicious stuffed shells filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, baked in marinara sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Fill each pasta shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or your fingers.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells in the dish and cover them with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These stuffed shells reheat well, making them perfect for leftovers. Feel free to customize with different cheeses or add veggies to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: stuffed shells, spinach, ricotta, pasta, Italian, vegetarian