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Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cozy and delicious baked stuffed pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, spinach, and topped with marinara sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the jumbo pasta shells in salted water until slightly undercooked. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, egg, and nutmeg.
  3. Stuff each cooled shell with the cheesy filling.
  4. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish and line up the stuffed shells.
  5. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with extra mozzarella and parmesan.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and heated through.

Notes

Feel free to add cooked sausage or veggies to the filling for variation. Leftovers can be reheated easily.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg