Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Stuffed Shells, a delightful Italian dish that transforms jumbo pasta shells into a cheesy, savory masterpiece. Bursting with a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, these shells are infused with aromatic herbs and sautéed spinach for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not only make-ahead friendly but also freezer-friendly, allowing you to enjoy hearty Italian comfort food any day of the week. Serve them warm with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18–20 jumbo pasta shells
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups spinach
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 24 oz. marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Boil the jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente (about 12 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for 1 minute before adding spinach until wilted (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, salt, pepper, dried herbs, half of the mozzarella, most Parmesan, cream cheese, and egg. Fold in cooled spinach and garlic mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish. Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and arrange in the dish. Pour remaining marinara sauce over shells and top with remaining cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg