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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells for Dinner Bliss

Delicious and creamy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a nutritious Italian comfort dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Shells
For the Filling
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach Can use drained frozen spinach
  • 1 piece Egg Can substitute with flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; use garlic powder if fresh isn't available
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can substitute with a mix of dried herbs
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo shells in boiling salted water for 9-11 minutes until al dente.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped fresh spinach, beaten egg, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Fill each cooked jumbo shell with the ricotta-spinach mixture and place in a greased baking dish.
  5. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Let the cooked shells cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ideal for meal prep, these stuffed shells can also be frozen before baking and reheated for easy meals later.

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