Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a delightful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. These creamy, cheesy pasta shells are filled with a rich mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh spinach, then topped with marinara sauce for an irresistible meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. It’s a straightforward recipe that comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy weeknights while delivering impressive results to wow your guests.
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 (chopped)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the jumbo pasta shells in a large pot until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg