Description
Delicious stuffed pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of cheese and herbs, perfect for Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional mozzarella on top before baking.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Best Christmas Stuffed Shells