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Stuffed Shells Recipe

A classic Italian dish with jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich ricotta and spinach filling, baked in marinara sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 20 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 package Frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place in a baking dish.
  5. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Italian, Pasta, Stuffed Shells
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