Pasta Recipes

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Pasta Recipes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 30 pasta shells; boiled for 10 min and drained
  • 1 – 300g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 – 475g container ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1L jar marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a bowl mix spinach, ricotta, parmesan, 1 cup of mozzarella, egg & spices.
  • Spread some pasta sauce to the bottom of baking dish.
  • Fill shells with cheese mixture using a spoon or pipe using a resealable bag with a corner tip cut off.
  • Align stuffed shells in a row tightly to prevent them from opening.
  • Top with remaining sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 min.
  • Spread remaining mozzarella cheese, bake for 5 min or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Enjoy!

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