Description
A comforting dish combining earthy spinach and creamy ricotta, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup spinach, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the jumbo pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta and spinach mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish, arrange the stuffed shells, and pour remaining sauce over them.
- Sprinkle leftover mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- If desired, garnish with fresh basil before serving hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg