Description
Creamy spinach and ricotta stuffed shells are a delicious pasta dish perfect for family dinners. The combination of creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and tender pasta shells makes this meal a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Arrange stuffed shells in the dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor.
- Can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if needed.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shells
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy spinach ricotta stuffed shells, vegetarian pasta dish, family dinner recipe