Description
Indulge in these delicious stuffed shells filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and sautéed spinach, all baked in a flavorful marinara sauce. This comforting Italian dish is perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Shells:
- 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked to al dente
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- 1 egg
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- ⅔ cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- ⅔ cup toasted salted pine nuts, divided
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups marinara sauce (Rao’s or Mezzetta brand recommended)
- Fresh basil, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cook the jumbo pasta shells to al dente.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic and spinach in olive oil until wilted. Combine with egg, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, ½ cup pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the shells with the spinach ricotta mixture and place in a skillet with marinara sauce.
- Bake covered for 25-30 minutes, then uncovered for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with parmesan, pine nuts, and basil before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with additional herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- Feel free to add cooked ground meat for a heartier version of this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
