Description
Baked Stuffed Shells are a comforting Italian dish that combines large pasta shells with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, all baked in rich marinara sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for family meals or gatherings, delivering gooey cheese and savory flavors in every bite. With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, you’ll create a dish that’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Customize your stuffed shells with additional vegetables or proteins for a personal touch, making this meal versatile and satisfying. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of Baked Stuffed Shells tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh or frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and arrange seam-side up in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil; bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell (110g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg