Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a delightful Italian dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. These tender jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and flavorful seasonings, all topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella. This vegetarian-friendly recipe is easy to prepare, making it suitable for cooks of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for a hearty main dish or a satisfying side, these stuffed shells will impress everyone at your table!
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 (roughly chopped) or 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta-spinach mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 260g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg