Stuffed shells feels like that recipe you forget about all year round until winter comes around and suddenly you're craving it every week. We are here to remind you that you can enjoy this delicacy all year long!
Stuffed to the max with mouth-watering cheeses and herbs, this Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells recipe will have you hungry just by looking at it. Keep on reading to learn how to prepare this comfort meal right at home instead of driving to your local Olive Garden for your Italian cravings.
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Recipe Summary
20 minutes
45 minutes
6
Dinner
Vegetarian
Recipe Ingredients
20 large pasta shells
1½ cups tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
10 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
10 ounces ricotta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
Salt to taste
Pinch of nutmeg
2 cloves garlic, grated
Recipe Directions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. Cook the Pasta Shells
Cook the pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables
In your Larder & Vine Skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic for about 10 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, then remove from heat.
4. Prepare the Cheese Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, egg, lemon juice, rosemary, nutmeg, ground black pepper, and the spinach mixture. Set some of the parmesan and mozzarella aside to top the shells.
5. Layer the Sauce Base
In an ovenproof skillet, add ½ cup of the tomato sauce and spread across the bottom.
6. Fill the Shells
Fill each shell with a spoonful of the cheese and spinach mixture and place on top of the tomato sauce in the skillet. Continue filling shells until the skillet is full.
7. Top and Bake
Add the remaining sauce and cheese to the top of the shells, then cover and bake for 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
