A delicious and hearty vegetarian dish featuring stuffed pasta shells filled with a cheesy spinach mixture, cooked to perfection in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells uncooked
- 1 cup ricotta cheese full-fat for best flavor
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, for serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese and spinach mixture using a spoon.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Gently place the stuffed shells into the sauce in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the shells.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 2mg