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Stuffed Pasta Shells
Indulge in the comfort of stuffed pasta shells, where tender jumbo pasta shells are filled with a savory blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. The filling is enhanced with fresh herbs and spinach for a delightful twist. Baked to perfection in a rich marinara sauce and topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're preparing a family dinner or hosting a gathering, these stuffed pasta shells will impress with their creamy texture and bold flavors.Make this special dish without all the hassle by using a store bought jar of marinara
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Entertaining
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 472 kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Lb. Sausage Ground ,cooked, drained
- ½ White Onion minced
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 4 Cups Spinach
- 1 Tsp Butter
- 1 Egg
- 12 Oz Pasta Shells Large ,cooked, cooled
- 2 Cups Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Cups Marinara Sauce
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 Tbs Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- In a frying pan, heat on high, add butter, once melted add the onion, cook for 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the fresh garlic, cook for 1 minute.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, once cooked, remove and allow mixture to cool down.
- In a separate bowl add ricotta, cooked/cooled sausage, egg, and Italian seasoning mix together. Then fold in the spinach-onion mixture into the ricotta (make sure it’s cooled).
- Get your sheet pan out or whatever other vessels you will cook the shells in.
- Lay down a few spoons full of marinara sauce on the bottom to prevent shells from sticking.
- Take one of the cooked and cooled pasta shells; place 1 tablespoon of the mixture in the shell, fold it closed, and place open side down in the pan.
- Repeat until all shells or mixture is done.
- Layer some sauce on each shell and then sprinkle some shredded cheese and fresh parsley on top.
- Cook in the oven right away at 365 degrees F for 45 minutes or place in the fridge covered until your ready to cook.
- Plate and serve with a green salad
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 546mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2214IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 321mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Dinner, Dinner Party, family, freezer meal
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Loved the spinach inside, any chance to sneak veggies into the dish is a win!