Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Cheesy and comforting Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells loaded with good stuff.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
oven
large pot
baking sheet
Mixing bowl
- 20 pieces large pasta shells
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 piece egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 oz baby spinach about 1 ½ very tightly packed cups
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- fresh parsley Optional, to garnish
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once water is boiling, add the shells. Cook for about 15 minutes, until soft. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, add ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, ⅓ cup of parmesan, egg, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Roughly chop baby spinach and mix into the cheese mixture.
Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce in an even layer on top of a 9x13 baking sheet.
Stuff each shell with 1 large spoonful of cheese mixture and place on top of the tomato sauce on the baking sheet.
Spoon the additional ½ cup tomato sauce over the shells and top with the ¼ cup mozzarella and remaining ⅓ cup of parmesan cheese.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and broil for another 3-5 minutes, until the cheese on top is golden but not burned.
Optional: garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg
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