Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our spinach and cheese stuffed shells, featuring creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh spinach wrapped in tender pasta. This dish not only delivers a delightful blend of flavors but is also perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Baked in a zesty marinara sauce, each bite is a heartwarming hug that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for serving)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, spinach, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with about one tablespoon of the cheese mixture and place them in the dish over the sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells. 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 (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg