Stuffed Spinach Shells
Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, spinach, and herbs, then baked in marinara and topped with melty cheese—this classic dish is cozy, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 14 Jumbo Shells
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
- 1 White Onion diced
- 2 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 4 Cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
- ¾ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ Tsp dried basil
- ½ Tsp dried Oregano
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Boil the shells according to package instructions.
- In a pan add the olive oil once it's hot add the diced onion and saute for 3 minutes or until soft.
- Add the minced garlic in stir around until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the fresh spinach and let it wilt down.
- In a medium bowel add the onion and spinach mixture along with the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, salt and pepper, oregano, and basil stir to combine.
- Spray a 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray. Add half of the marinara sauce to the bottom of the pan and spread evenly.
- Stuff the shells with the spinach and cheese mixture (I like using a cookie scoop).
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce on top and bake for 20-30mins.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4227IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 568mg | Iron: 4mg
