Classic Italian-American Stuffed Shells
Traditional dish · Italian-American
Jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, baked in a rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. A comforting and classic Italian-American favorite.
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Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells12 oz
- Ricotta cheese15 oz
- Fresh spinach, chopped10 oz
- Parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup
- Egg, large1
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Marinara sauce24 oz
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded1 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- 3
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the marinara sauce in the baking dish.
- 6
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are mostly covered.
- 7
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- 9
Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
