Description
Delightful and creamy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, cooked spinach, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the cheese and spinach mixture.
- Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells in the dish and pour the remaining marinara sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Let the dish sit for about five minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg