Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box Jumbo Pasta Shells, 12 Ounce Package; 1 cup, 7 tablespoons, 2 teaspoons, 1/4 pinches Ricotta Cheese; 1 cup, 7 tablespoons, 2 teaspoons, 1/4 pinches Cottage Cheese; 1 cup Shredded Italian Cheese Blend (whatever You Have On Hand); 3/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 dash Ground Nutmeg; 1 cup, 4 tablespoons, 3/4 teaspoons, 1-78 pinches Frozen Spinach (defrosted And Chopped); 2 cups, 15 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 13 pinches Pasta Sauce; 1- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1 box Jumbo Pasta Shells, 12 Ounce Package
1 cup, 7 tablespoons, 2 teaspoons, 1/4 pinches Ricotta Cheese
1 cup, 7 tablespoons, 2 teaspoons, 1/4 pinches Cottage Cheese
1 cup Shredded Italian Cheese Blend (whatever You Have On Hand)
3/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 dash Ground Nutmeg
1 cup, 4 tablespoons, 3/4 teaspoons, 1-78 pinches Frozen Spinach (defrosted And Chopped)
2 cups, 15 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 13 pinches Pasta Sauce
1- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese

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Preheat oven to 375 F. 2.
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Boil the pasta in salted water, according to package instructions.
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When done drain off the water and lay out the shells on a sheet of wax paper.
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Let them cool and make the filling.
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In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, cottage cheese, Italian cheese blend, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg and spinach.
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Mix well.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture into each shell and lay each seam side up into a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
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If you have any extra ingredients, get creative.
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Pour the sauce over the shells and sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese.
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Cover with tin foil and bake 30 minutes.
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Serve with salad or any other side dish you like.
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Enjoy!

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box Jumbo Pasta Shells, 12 Ounce Package, 1 cup, 7 tablespoons, 2 teaspoons, 1/4 pinches Ricotta Cheese, 1 cup, 7 tablespoons, 2 teaspoons, 1/4 pinches Cottage Cheese, 1 cup Shredded Italian Cheese Blend (whatever You Have On Hand), and more.

Yes, Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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