Easy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Delight your family and friends with these Easy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a comforting dish that combines creamy ricotta and fresh spinach stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, all smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 stuffed shells) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Spoon the filling into each pasta shell and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg