Description
These Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells are a comforting, family-friendly dish featuring jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, topped with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Baked to perfection, this dish is a perfect choice for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box jumbo pasta shells
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and rinse them with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed spinach, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until smooth and well combined.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the spinach and cheese mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce evenly at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and pour the remaining marinara sauce on top of them.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
This dish is ideal for a cozy dinner, and it pairs beautifully with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes