Description
Creamy stuffed pasta shells with spinach and ricotta are a comforting dish that brings warmth to any table. These large pasta shells are generously filled with a luscious blend of creamy ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, all baked in rich marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe will impress everyone with its delightful flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–25 large pasta shells
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain carefully.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix the sautéed spinach with ricotta, half of the Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the mixture and place them in a greased baking dish lined with marinara sauce.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and broil for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot, garnished with basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed pasta shells (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg