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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells. Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with three types of cheeses and topped with pasta sauce!
Prep Time:
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
30
minutes
mins
Total Time:
45
minutes
mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
12-14
jumbo pasta shells
1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
1
medium onion
,
diced
2
cloves
garlic
,
minced
4
cups
fresh spinach
1
cup
ricotta cheese
1
cup
mozzarella cheese
,
shredded
1/2
cup
Parmesan cheese
,
grated
1
large egg
1/2
teaspoon
pepper
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1 1/2
cups
marinara sauce
basil for serving
,
if desired
extra parmesan cheese for serving
,
if desired
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until tender about 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the spinach mixture to a large bowl and add in ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Spread about 1/2 of the sauce in the bottom of a 8 x8 or 9 x 9 baking dish.
Stuff shells with the spinach cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.
Top with the remaining sauce and bake for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.
Serve immediately with basil and parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories:
419
kcal
Carbohydrates:
30
g
Protein:
25
g
Fat:
23
g
Saturated Fat:
12
g
Cholesterol:
103
mg
Sodium:
1242
mg
Potassium:
678
mg
Fiber:
3
g
Sugar:
6
g
Vitamin A:
3831
IU
Vitamin C:
17
mg
Calcium:
479
mg
Iron:
3
mg