Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, chopped spinach, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Cover with remaining marinara sauce and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of crushed red pepper for spice.
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor, or frozen spinach thawed and drained.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell dish
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg