Easy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Easy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells – A Healthy Veggie Dinner featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy spinach ricotta and baked in marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta shells until al dente and drain.
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Sauté garlic and spinach until wilted.
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Mix ricotta, egg, half mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, and seasonings.
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Spread marinara in baking dish.
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Fill shells and arrange in dish.
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Top with more sauce and remaining mozzarella.
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Cover and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
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Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden.
Notes
Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.