Stuffed Shells with Ricotta

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4.6

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    549 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Stuffed Shells with Ricotta

If you're craving hearty Italian food but also a quick and easy recipe, these classic stuffed shells are what you're looking for.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 19-20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded and divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese , shredded
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon homemade Italian seasoning
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • parsley , for garnish, optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Cook the shells in a large pot of salted boiling water according to box instructions or until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain and lightly coat in olive oil or cooking spray to prevent the shells from sticking together.
  3. In a large frying or saute pan, heat the olive oil and garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the spinach and saute until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain excess liquid. Let spinach cool for a few minutes and then chop.
  4. Pour the marinara sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, set aside.
  5. In a large bowl combine the spinach, ricotta, 2 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, salt and pepper, mixing well.
  6. Stuff each shell with the filling of about 2 heaping tablespoons in each shell and place in the dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 1772mg (74%) Potassium 929mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 4771IU (95%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 796mg (80%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 549kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 1772mg 74%
Potassium 929mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 4771IU 95%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 796mg 80%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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