Description
Stuffed Pasta Shells with Spinach & Ricotta are a delightful comfort food that combines creamy ricotta cheese and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich marinara sauce. These jumbo pasta shells are easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for family dinners or special gatherings. With their vibrant presentation and savory flavors, they’re sure to impress your guests while keeping your cooking stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Fill each cooked pasta shell generously with the ricotta mixture and place them seam-side up in a baking dish coated with marinara sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara over the filled shells and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (138g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg