Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with Easy Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells. This comforting dish features jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy ricotta and fresh spinach mixture, all smothered in rich marinara sauce and baked until golden. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this vegetarian delight is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to pair with salads or garlic bread. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, these stuffed shells are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic before adding spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, sautéed spinach, salt, and pepper.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish; fill pasta shells with the cheese mixture and place them seam-side up.
- Cover with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg