Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells
If you are a pasta lover, look no further! These Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells make a quick and easy dinner everyone will enjoy!
Servings: 6
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- Jumbo Pasta Shells *I use about 14
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 cups spinach *fresh is best
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 oz spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in boiling water until al dente (follow directions on back of box).
- While shells are cooking, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Add the olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium high.
- Add in the onions and saute for about 2 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the spinach and cook about 2 minutes, or until leaves are wilted.
- Place spinach mixture into a medium mixing bowl and add in the Ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Take about 1 cup of spaghetti sauce and spread on the bottom of a baking pan (I use 9x9).
- Fill cooked pasta shells with spinach mixture and place into prepared pan.
- Pour remaining spaghetti sauce on top of shells and place pan into oven.
- Cook for about 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and add additional cheese if desired and serve!
Notes
Recipe adapted from: Chef Savvy
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2939IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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