Easy Spécial occasion Stuffed Shells Recipe
Delight your holiday gatherings with this Easy Spécial occasions Stuffed Shells Recipe, a comforting and delicious dish that’s sure to impress without keeping you in the kitchen for hours. Featuring creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and a rich marinara sauce, these stuffed pasta shells offer a festive touch to any table. Perfect for family dinners or festive celebrations, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—spending quality time with loved ones. You can prepare them ahead of time and bake just before serving for an effortless meal that looks as good as it tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 to 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, pecorino, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the filling mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with extra pecorino if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg