Description
Stuffed pasta shells are a delightful Italian comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any table. Imagine tender pasta filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, topped with zesty marinara sauce and melted cheese, offering a perfect blend of flavors in every bite. Whether for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is both easy to prepare and versatile, allowing you to customize the filling to suit your taste. Get ready to indulge in this cozy meal that will transport you straight to an Italian trattoria from the comfort of your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Generously fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish and arrange the stuffed shells on top.
- Pour remaining marinara over the shells and sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg