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stuffed jumbo shells

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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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Pasta, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Merge the ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a big bowl and stir until they are uniformly combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Fill each oversized shell with the ricotta mixture, then position them in the baking tray.
  5. Once the shells are filled, sprinkle them with shredded mozzarella cheese, and then cover them with the remaining marinara sauce.
  6. 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.
  7. Cooling the shells for a few minutes is recommended before they are served.