Description
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a creamy, cheesy, and comforting vegetarian pasta dish. This recipe combines fresh spinach and ricotta cheese baked in marinara sauce for a flavorful, wholesome meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Garlic (minced)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Marinara sauce
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta and spinach mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells on top and cover with more marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy your comforting vegetarian meal!
Notes
Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven until warmed through. Add herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg