stuffed jumbo shells recipe
Want to amaze your dinner companions or spoil yourself with a sumptuous homemade meal? Stuffed jumbo shells are the perfect solution! These large pasta shells are far more impressive than their smaller counterparts and are loaded with a heavenly mixture of cheese and cream.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 15 oz container ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- To prepare the jumbo shells, cook them according to the guidelines provided on the package, then drain the water and wash them well using cold water.
- Merge the ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a big bowl and stir until they are uniformly combined.
- Before starting to bake, ensure that the oven is preheated to 375°F, and then apply a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Fill each oversized shell with the ricotta mixture, then position them in the baking tray.
- Once the shells are filled, sprinkle them with shredded mozzarella cheese, and then cover them with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake it for 25 minutes, then uncover it and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
- Cooling the shells for a few minutes is recommended before they are served.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal