Description
Learn how to make Delicious Stuffed Shells with a creamy ricotta‑spinach filling, marinara sauce, and perfectly baked cheese. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- chopped
- 1 large egg
- lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- ½ small onion
- finely diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Cook the jumbo shells in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8‑10 minutes, until al dente; drain and set aside to cool.
- While the shells cook, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, then add the spinach and cook until wilted; remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, the beaten egg, sautéed vegetables, salt, pepper, and oregano; stir until evenly mixed.
- Spoon the cheese‑spinach mixture into each cooked shell, arranging them seam‑side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells, covering them completely.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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