Easy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Easy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a delightful comfort food that combines tender jumbo pasta shells with a creamy filling of ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan. Baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese, these stuffed shells are perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for entertaining, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 stuffed shells) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta shells until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain gently.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, sautéed spinach, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Stuff each shell with the filling using a spoon.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top and cover with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg