Description
Baked Stuffed Shells are a comforting and indulgent dish that promises to please everyone at the table. These oversized pasta shells are filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh spinach, then generously topped with marinara sauce and baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you can create a wholesome meal that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh or thawed spinach
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the filling and place seam-side up in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg