Stuffed Shells Ricotta
Indulge in the comforting embrace of stuffed shells ricotta—an Italian classic that brings warmth to your table. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this dish is a delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (3 shells per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh spinach, sautéed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, sautéed spinach, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Stuff each shell with the filling and place in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell (110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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