Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, chopped spinach, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
- Remove from oven, garnish with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure not to overfill shells to prevent spilling during baking.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens.
- Great as a make-ahead meal, refrigerate and reheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg