Description
Baked Stuffed Shells are a comforting and delicious dish that will quickly become a family favorite. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and spinach, then smothered in rich marinara sauce and baked to perfection. With their gooey cheese and flavorful filling, these stuffed shells are perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Vegetarian-friendly and easily customizable, they can be prepared ahead of time for convenient weeknight meals or special occasions. Enjoy the delightful aroma and irresistible taste that make this dish a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh or frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and place them seam-side up in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg