Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with these Easy Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells. This comforting dish combines creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and tangy marinara sauce, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or special occasions. The simplicity of preparation ensures that even busy weeknights can feature this delicious meal. With versatile filling options and a make-ahead ability, these stuffed shells are sure to please everyone at your table.
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 (or ½ cup frozen spinach)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, nutmeg (if desired), and the cooked spinach mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the filling and place seam-side up in the dish. Pour remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with extra mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approx. 245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg