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Stuffed Pasta Shells

These stuffed pasta shells are a delightful comfort food that’ll impress your family and guests. With creamy ricotta, spinach, and marinara, they offer a true taste of home cooked goodness.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells (dry)
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 4 ounces Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • Fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; rinse under cold water.
  • Mix ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Spread half the marinara sauce in a baking dish.
  • Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and place in the dish.
  • Pour remaining marinara over the shells and sprinkle with mozzarella.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, broil for an additional 2-5 minutes if desired.
  • Garnish with basil before serving.

Notes

Squeeze excess water from spinach for optimal filling texture.
Consider using a mix of cheeses for enhanced flavor.
Avoid overcooking pasta before assembling; they’ll cook further during baking.

  • Author: Rachael
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 22
  • Cholesterol: 80