Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells recipe is a perfect blend of creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, all encased in tender pasta shells. It’s an easy comfort food that the whole family will enjoy.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 large pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan, spinach, egg, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked ground meat for extra protein.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and add more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spinach, Ricotta, Stuffed Shells, Comfort Food