Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells! This comforting Italian-inspired dish features tender jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan mixture, perfectly balanced with garlicky sautéed spinach and a hint of Italian seasoning. Nestled in a rich marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella, these baked pasta shells are a true crowd-pleaser. With just 25 minutes of prep time, this recipe is as easy as it is indulgent. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, serve these shells with a fresh green salad and garlic bread for a restaurant-quality meal right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and then chop finely.

Step 4

In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, chopped spinach, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 6

Using a spoon or your hands, stuff each cooked pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta-spinach mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish in a single layer.

Step 7

Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1785.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2248.6

Total Fat 146.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 721.7mg	0%
Sodium 6172.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 149.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 4313.4mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 673.0mg	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: 25.8%

Carbs: 17.1%