Description
Baked Stuffed Shells are a comforting and delicious dish that combines jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, all baked in rich marinara sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, impressing everyone with its cheesy goodness. Each forkful delivers a satisfying blend of flavors, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights or cozy evenings at home. Plus, it’s vegetarian-friendly and great for meal prep, ensuring you can enjoy the leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh or thawed spinach
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and arrange them seam-side up.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let sit before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg