Shrimp Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells
Delight your taste buds with these luxurious Shrimp Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells, a perfect harmony of creamy, cheesy indulgence and succulent seafood. Each al dente pasta shell is generously filled with a delectable mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh spinach, and garlic-sautéed shrimp, then baked to perfection in rich marinara sauce. Finished with a bubbling layer of melted cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish combines classic Italian flavors with a seafood twist. Ideal for dinner parties or a comforting family meal, these shrimp-stuffed shells are easy to prepare yet impressively elegant. Whether you’re craving a hearty seafood pasta dish or looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe, this one will become a favorite in your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Spinach (fresh, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
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 instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, cooked shrimp, chopped spinach, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until fully incorporated.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Stuff each cooked jumbo shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
Pour the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy your Shrimp Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.6 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.8 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1460 mg | 487% | |
| Sodium | 8266 mg | 359% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 234.4 g | 469% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 3530 mg | 272% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2206 mg | 47% | |
*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.
