Description
Indulge in a comforting dish that feels like a warm hug on your plate. These Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are generously filled with creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and topped with zesty marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe promises to delight everyone at the table. Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt; mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta-spinach mixture and place them seam-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells ensuring they are well covered.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. - Avoid overcooking the pasta to maintain its texture. - Consider adding extra mozzarella on top before baking for extra cheesiness.