Are you a fan of all things cheese and pasta? These Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are the best! Find out how to make this simple stuffed shell recipe to fuel your body and energy for the day.
Don’t be fooled by this recipe. A couple of these giant stuffed shells are going to be more than enough! They’re large and stuffed full of goodness and one meal that you don’t want to miss out on.
My kids LOVE when I make this recipe because they’re just so much fun to eat. Pair this simple shell recipe up with a simple side salad or steamed veggie and you’ve got a well-rounded meal.
Be certain to check out my Instant Pot Pasta Fagioli Soup for another delicious pasta recipe to add to your meal planning rotation.
This recipe has loads of cheese. LOADS. And in my opinion, you can never have too much cheese. This simple cheese and shell recipe just might replace that boxed macaroni that the kids always seem to ask for. (and it should – this recipe is so good!)
If you happen to have your own homemade tomato sauce, that can really take the flavor of this dish over the top! I also love that this recipe has baby spinach because it helps to get some extra veggies into the tummies of the kids.
Don’t forget to top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and even more cheese as well. More cheese is always a good answer!
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 jumbo shells, prepared and cooled
- 1 8-ounce container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, egg, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
3. Spoon the mixture into each cooked shell and place the filled shells in the prepared baking dish.
4. Top the shells with spaghetti sauce.
5. Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
6. Remove the dish and top with remaining cheese. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
7. Enjoy!
Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo shells prepared and cooled
- 1 8 oz container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, egg, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Spoon the mixture into each cooked shell and place the filled shells in the prepared baking dish.
- Top the shells with spaghetti sauce.
- Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- Remove the dish and top with remaining cheese. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!!
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