Description
A classic Italian dish featuring large pasta shells stuffed with a creamy spinach and ricotta mixture, baked in marinara sauce, and topped with melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup spinach, cooked and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta and spinach mixture and place them in the baking dish, seam side up.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Pair with a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spinach, ricotta, stuffed shells, pasta, Italian, vegetarian