Description
Spinach and cheese stuffed shells are a delicious side dish packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pasta shell with the cheese and spinach mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Adjust cheese types to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells, stuffed pasta, vegetarian side dish