Description
Stuffed shells are a comforting culinary delight that combines jumbo pasta shells with a creamy ricotta filling, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, offering a warm embrace of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create an impressive meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (about 2 handfuls)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, sautéed spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Generously fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a greased baking dish; arrange stuffed shells in a single layer and cover with remaining sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg