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Stuffed Shells

Delicious pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Shells
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells uncooked
Filling
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Shells
  1. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the cheese and spinach mixture. Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish.
Add Sauce and Bake
  1. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  2. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let the stuffed shells cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add ground meat to the filling for a non-vegetarian option.

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