Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed dry spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with the spinach and ricotta mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the baking dish over the marinara sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well covered.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through.
- If desired, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté a small amount of onion or fresh garlic before adding it to the spinach mixture.
- You can prepare the stuffed shells ahead of time and refrigerate them. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg