Spinach-And Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Spinach-And Cheese 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; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Parmesan; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried crumbled; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Salt & Pepper; 3 1/2 cups purchased marinara or spaghetti sauce; 32 jumbo pasta shells, freshly cooked; Additional grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

2 - 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried crumbled
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & Pepper
3 1/2 cups purchased marinara or spaghetti sauce
32 jumbo pasta shells, freshly cooked
Additional grated Parmesan

1
Cook Pasta Shells, let sit
2
Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer spinach to large bowl.
3
Add ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, fennel, basil, and garlic to bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper; blend
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon 1/2 cup Marinara sauce evenly over bottom of 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
5
Fill each pasta shell with spinach mixture. Place shells, filling side up, in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve, passing additional parmesan separately.

3386

kcal

Calories

Fat

623

Carbs

131

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, 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Parmesan, 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, and more.

Yes, Spinach-And Cheese 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.

Spinach-And Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

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