Stuffed Shells
Stuffed Shells offer a delightful spin on classic Italian comfort food, featuring jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy blend of four cheeses, garlic, and optional spinach. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners and can be made ahead of time and frozen for ultimate convenience. With its rich flavors, satisfying texture, and impressive presentation, these stuffed shells will undoubtedly become a favorite at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 18–20 jumbo pasta shells
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 24 oz. marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- olive oil
- seasonings (salt, pepper, basil, parsley, oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Boil pasta shells until just shy of al dente; drain and cool.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil and add spinach until wilted; cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, egg, sautéed spinach, and seasonings.
- Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and place in a greased casserole dish.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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