Description
Elevate your holiday dining with this Easy special occasion Stuffed Shells Recipe, a comforting and festive dish that combines creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and zesty marinara sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, these jumbo pasta shells are not only delicious but also simple to prepare, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of loved ones. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and create memorable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 to 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, pecorino, spinach, garlic, seasoning, and mix well.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish and place filled shells on top. Drizzle with olive oil and cover with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with extra pecorino; bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg