Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 lumaconi pasta shells; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, chopped; 3 cloves garlic; 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach; 2 teaspoons ground thyme; salt and ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce; 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

24 lumaconi pasta shells
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
2 teaspoons ground thyme
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups ricotta cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir mushrooms and garlic in hot oil until mushrooms are soft, about 7 minutes. Stir spinach and thyme into the mushroom mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the mixture until the spinach wilts. Remove the skillet from heat and drain any excess liquid; transfer drained mixture to a large bowl.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Mix ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese with the spinach mixture; season again with salt and pepper and stuff into pasta shells.
5
Arrange stuffed shells into a 9x11-inch baking dish. Pour pasta sauce over the shells; top with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
6
Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the shells are hot, about 30 minutes.

2804

kcal

Calories

Fat

471

Carbs

111

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 lumaconi pasta shells, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Giant 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!

Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Variations & substitutions

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