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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Giant pasta shells stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach, baked in marinara with a mozzarella blanket. Cooking the shells just shy of al dente stops them turning mushy once they finish cooking through in the oven.

Total time
70 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Italian
comfortvegetariancasserole

Ingredients

24jumbo pasta shells
2 cupsricotta
2 cupsbaby spinach, wilted
1 cupmozzarella, shredded plus extra
½ cupparmesan, grated
2 cupsmarinara sauce
2 clovesgarlic
1egg
¼ tspnutmeg
saltto taste

Instructions

1

Cook shells al dente; drain; cool slightly.

2

Mix ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, egg, garlic, nutmeg.

3

Spread ½ cup marinara in baking dish. Stuff each shell; arrange in dish.

4

Top with remaining marinara and extra mozzarella.

5

Cover; bake at 375°F for 30 min. Uncover; bake 10 more.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
711
Protein
59.1g
Fat
45g
Carbs
19.2g
Fiber
4.3g
Sodium
1936mg

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