Baked Cheese-Stuffed Shells with Marinara

1 HOURS 5 MINUTES | Easy | 6–8 Servings

Nutrition per serving:

390 Cals, 21g Protein, 45g Carbs, 16g Fat, 7g Sugar

Time Required

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 20 jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2.5 cups marinara sauce
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preperation

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Boil jumbo shells until ‘al dente’, drain and rinse with cool water.
3. Mix filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
   

Assamble & Bake

1. Fill shells: Spoon ~2 tbsp filling into each shell.
2. Layer dish: Spread 1 cup marinara in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells on top. Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with extra mozzarella or parmesan if desired.
3. Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 more minutes until bubbly.
   

Garnish & Serve

1. Garnish with basil or parsley.
2. Serve hot.

Pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta-spinach filling, placed in marinara sauce, and baked until bubbly and golden. A cozy, hearty dish perfect for a dairy meal.