Description
Comforting jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta and vibrant spinach, baked in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the cheese and spinach mixture.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and top with more marinara sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Can be paired with a fresh salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, stuffed shells, ricotta, spinach, Italian, vegetarian