5.0 from 3 votes
Classic Stuffed Shells
Loaded with four different cheeses, spinach, and marinara sauce, this Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells recipe is a dish you'll come back to again and again! Ready in less than an hour, this vegetarian Italian favorite is perfect for busy families during the week, any time of the year!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 20-24 jumbo pasta shells cooked 1 minute short of package directions
Filling
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound 4 cups fresh spinach, cooked in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water bath, then squeeze out water (optional)
- 3 cups marinara sauce divided (1 28-ounce jar)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Cook pasta shells and rinse with cold water.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce on the bottom of the pan.
- Combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg in a bowl, along with the wilted spinach. Fill each shell and arrange them in rows in the baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5-10 minutes until cheese it melted and starting to brown on top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
414kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
805mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
6629IU
(133%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
492mg
(49%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 805mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6629IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 492mg | 49% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.