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: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 2 green onions, finely chopped (white and green parts); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 14 lb jumbo pasta shells (about 18); 3 cups marinara sauce (or your favorite spaghetti sauce)

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 green onions, finely chopped (white and green parts)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
14 lb jumbo pasta shells (about 18)
3 cups marinara sauce (or your favorite spaghetti sauce)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Put the thawed spinach in a sieve and use a large spoon to press out the moisture.
3
In a big bowl, combine the green onions, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, egg, pepper, nutmeg, and spinach.
4
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain.
5
Spread 1 cup sauce over the bottom of a shallow 2-quart casserole.
6
Stuff the shells with the spinach mixture and arrange them on top of the sauce.
7
Ladle the remaining 2 cups sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
8
Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray and cover the casserole (at this point, the dish can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day, add 10 minutes to baking time).
9
Bake for 20 minutes, remove the foil, and continue baking until the casserole is heated through and the sauce is bubbly, about 10-20 minutes longer.

6249

kcal

Calories

Fat

1186

Carbs

236

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 2 green onions, finely chopped (white and green parts), 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 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.

Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells

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