Description
Stuffed pasta shells are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender jumbo shells filled with a rich, creamy mixture of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, fresh spinach, and savory herbs—all baked to perfection in a zesty marinara sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, offering hearty flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, stuffed pasta shells are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water for about 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Fill each cooked shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish and arrange the stuffed shells upright on top. Pour remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle with reserved mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil during the last five minutes for a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed pasta shells (260g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg