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Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Delicious Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe with Spinach and Marinara

Enjoy this quick and easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells dish that combines creamy ricotta and fresh spinach for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Cheese
  • 12 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
  • 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Vegetables
  • 1 cup Fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven according to your marinara sauce instructions.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes; mix well.
Assembly
  1. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture.
  2. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish and place the stuffed shells on top.
  3. Pour additional marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize your stuffed shells by adding different vegetables or cheeses as desired. Let the finished dish rest for optimal texture and flavor development before serving.

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