Description
Indulge in creamy spinach ricotta stuffed shells, a perfect comfort food that combines rich cheese and fresh spinach for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese (whole-milk preferred)
- 5 oz Fresh spinach (wilted and squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 12 oz Jumbo pasta shells (cooked al dente)
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1 tbsp Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, wilted spinach, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and arrange in the baking dish, seam side up.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle mozzarella and red pepper flakes on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the dish rest before serving helps meld the flavors together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg