Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, filled with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the jumbo shells in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fill each cooked shell with the spinach mixture, placing them seam side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce generously over the stuffed shells until they are fully covered.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute low-sugar marinara and consider using whole wheat shells.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 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