Description
A rich and creamy baked pasta dish featuring jumbo shells stuffed with a ricotta and spinach mixture, topped with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Spinach
- Egg
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Marinara sauce
- Nutmeg (optional)
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente.
- Sauté garlic and spinach in olive oil until softened.
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, nutmeg, and cooked spinach.
- Fill shells with the mixture and place in a baking dish with marinara sauce.
- Top with extra mozzarella and bake at 375°F for 35 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Drain excess liquid from ricotta and spinach to prevent a watery filling.
- For extra crispiness, broil the dish for 2 minutes after baking.
- Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian