Cheesy Stuffed Pasta Shells
Dive into the delightful world of stuffed pasta shells, where jumbo pasta meets a creamy ricotta filling, all enveloped in savory marinara sauce. This cozy Italian dish is perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner. With its rich flavors and elegant presentation, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta shells by boiling in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Generously stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place seam-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg