Ricotta Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells cooked per box instructions
- 16 ounces spinach sauteed and drained, or thawed and drained
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, and lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta shells and prepare spinach.12 ounces jumbo pasta shells, 16 ounces spinach
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, garlic, basil, and thyme. Stir in 2 cups of mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese. Next, add the steamed spinach. Then add salt and pepper to taste.15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 2 garlic cloves, 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, 2 cups Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper
- Pour ⅓ of the marinara sauce (about 1 cup) along the bottom of the baking dish. Fill the cooked shells with the ricotta mixture and line the baking dish with the filled shells. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.24 ounces marinara sauce
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. If desired, bake uncovered an additional 10 minutes to brown the cheese. Take care not to dry out the shells.
- Serve hot with a side salad and garlic bread.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of about 3 to 4 stuffed pasta shells. Actual calories will vary. Leftovers can be covered and stored in your fridge for about 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Ricotta Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells
Serving Size
3 shells
Amount per Serving
Calories
517
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
1167
mg
49
%
Potassium
790
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
6433
IU
129
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
704
mg
70
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
