Stuffed Shells
Indulge in these creamy Stuffed Shells filled with a delightful blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, delivering cheesy goodness in every bite. Easy to prepare, you can make these shells ahead of time and even freeze them for later enjoyment. Gather your loved ones around the table and relish in this hearty meal that promises to be a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 18–20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Boil the jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, egg, sautéed spinach, salt, pepper, and herbs until well combined.
- Spread half the marinara sauce in a baking dish. Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and place into the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara over the shells and top with leftover mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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