Stuffed Shells Recipe
Stuffed Shells. Easy, cheesy and perfect every time. Jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, baked in a rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 20-22 jumbo pasta shells
- 24 ounces / 3 cups of marinara
- 1 lb. ground Italian sausage, spicy or mild
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, for the topping
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the filling:
- 1 cup spinach, cooked and chopped into pieces or use frozen
- 1 large egg
- 16 ounces ricotta
- 1/2 cup mozzarella
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 2 teaspoons sea salt or onion salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Instructions
Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the shells until al dente, then drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking.20-22 jumbo pasta shells
Prepare the filling
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, egg and seasonings until well combined.1/2 cup mozzarella, for the topping, 1 cup spinach, cooked and chopped into pieces or use frozen, 16 ounces ricotta, 1/4 cup parmesan, 2 teaspoons sea salt or onion salt , 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 large egg
Cook the meat
- If you are not using meat to this dish, skip this next step. In a large skillet, add ground Italian sausage and seasonings. Cook until browned, then combine with the marinara sauce.1 lb. ground Italian sausage, spicy or mild, 1 teaspoon onion salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 24 ounces / 3 cups of marinara
Preheat the oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Assemble the dish
- Spread the marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9"x13" baking dish. Use a piping bag or small spoon to fill each shell with the cheese mixture and place them in the dish. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.1/2 cup mozzarella
Bake
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is golden. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Best served immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 17gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 478IUCalcium: 264mgIron: 1mg
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