Moms Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Discover comfort food at its finest with Mom’s Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells! This family-favorite recipe combines tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture of ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and perfectly seasoned spinach. Topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella, this baked pasta dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for dinner gatherings or cozy weeknights. With just 25 minutes of prep time, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve it with a crisp side salad and garlic bread for an Italian-inspired feast that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for vegetarians and freezer-friendly, this classic recipe is pure comfort in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 ounces Frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, thawed and drained spinach, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Using a spoon, stuff each cooked and cooled pasta shell with the ricotta-spinach mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells over the marinara sauce in the baking dish, open side up.
Pour the remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 4716 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 140.2 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 4056 mg | 312% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1970 mg | 42% | |
*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.
