Stuffed Pasta Shells
Indulge in the comfort of homemade stuffed pasta shells, a delightful dish that brings rich flavors and creamy textures to your dinner table. Each shell is generously filled with a savory mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a tangy marinara sauce. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or simple weeknight dinners, these stuffed shells will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (2 stuffed shells per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (chopped)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool slightly.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, sautéed spinach, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with about one tablespoon of the filling and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the stuffed shells with marinara sauce and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes covered with foil, then remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (160g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg