5.0 from 12 votes
Spinach Stuffed Shells
Pasta night just got SO much more delicious! This easy Spinach Stuffed Shells recipe is full of cheesy goodness and makes a great weeknight meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 533 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 20 jumbo shells , cooked al dente and drained
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese , well drained
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers , drained
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 12 ounces fresh spinach*
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , finely shredded
- 2 eggs , lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add spinach to the skillet and toss with tongs until fully wilted.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained ricotta, roasted red peppers, spinach, parmesan cheese, eggs and fine sea salt. Mix well.
- Stuff mixture into al dente cooked pasta shells, placing snuggly into a baking dish.
- Cut 10 pieces of prosciutto into half lengthwise. Wrap each shell in a piece of prosciutto. Set aside.
- Top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until shells are fully heated.
- Remove and top with minced parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how you liked it!
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Notes
- You can use frozen, but make sure it is thawed and thoroughly drained of water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
1897mg
(79%)
Potassium
1142mg
(33%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
9367IU
(187%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
605mg
(61%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1897mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 1142mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9367IU | 187% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 605mg | 61% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.