Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Best Christmas Stuffed Shells Recipe. These large pasta shells are generously filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, then smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for festive gatherings, this dish is sure to delight family and friends alike with its comforting flavors and heartwarming aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, garlic powder, half of the mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Stuff each shell with the filling and arrange them in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg