5 from 2 votes
Spinach Stuffed Shells
This recipe for spinach stuffed shells features tender, jumbo pasta shells filled to the brim with a tasty mixture of garlic, parmesan, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, and Italian seasonings. Covered with a layer of bubbly marinara sauce, this is the most delicious way to load up on carbs!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
544 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 8 ounces spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish, grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9X13 baking dish with cooking spray. Cook 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells according to the package directions and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of water and 8 ounces spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted and the water has evaporated.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups ricotta cheese, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Once everything is well combined, stir in the spinach.
- Pour 1 cup of the 3 cups Marinara Sauce into the baking dish. Stuff each shell with the ricotta filling, about a tablespoon, and arrange them in a single layer, filling side up, in the pan.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce around and on the shells. Sprinkle the 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the shells and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and browning.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
1451mg
(60%)
Potassium
851mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
4782IU
(96%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
517mg
(52%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1451mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 851mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4782IU | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 517mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.