Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italy with Easy Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells. This delightful dish features jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh spinach, all baked to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to suit any gathering. With its satisfying taste and easy preparation, it’s a meal that will impress your loved ones without keeping you in the kitchen for hours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ½ cup thawed frozen spinach)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and cool slightly.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil, then add spinach until wilted. In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, nutmeg (optional), and sautéed spinach until combined.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the filling and place them seam-side up in the dish.
- Cover with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover 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: 1 stuffed shell (130g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg