Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cooked spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen and thawed spinach. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes or fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg