A simple yet delicious recipe for creamy spinach and ricotta stuffed shells.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
15 ounces ricotta cheese
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
2 cups marinara sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, thawed spinach, half of the mozzarella, parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture.
Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs like basil or oregano to the cheese mixture.
Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 stuffed shell
Calories:400
Sugar:5g
Sodium:700mg
Fat:18g
Saturated Fat:10g
Unsaturated Fat:8g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:40g
Fiber:2g
Protein:20g
Cholesterol:60mg
Keywords: Easy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe