Emeril Lagasse Super Stuffed Shells

Take your weeknight dinners to the next level with Emeril Lagasse's Super Stuffed Shells—a hearty, cheesy, and flavor-packed masterpiece the whole family will love! Tender jumbo pasta shells are brimming with a luscious filling of creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, nutty Parmesan, and fresh spinach, all perfectly seasoned with minced garlic and Italian herbs. Nestled in a rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella, this baked pasta dish delivers comforting flavors with every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for feeding a hungry family or impressing guests at your next dinner party. Serve it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete Italian-inspired feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
• 16 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Chopped fresh spinach
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 4 cups Marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells just until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, egg, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil. Spread about 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the dish.

Step 5

Fill each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta-spinach mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the shells.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2025.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2430.8

Total Fat 158.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 738.1mg	0%
Sodium 7235.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 162.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 4606.8mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 1294.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.1%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 16.8%