Stuffed Pasta Shells are a rich and hearty pasta dish that's easy to make! Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta and spinach filling topped with more cheese and baked on top of hearty red sauce.
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Why You'll Love This Dish
Cheese and pasta are one of my favorite comfort food combos. We have it in our weekly menu rotation and if we ever get bored with it, all I need to do is jazz it up a little bit! Like stuff jumbo pasta shells with creamy ricotta and spinach filling and bake it all on a bed of hearty pasta sauce. YES! Thumbs up from the whole family! Today I am partnering with RAGÚ to tell you about their newest line of Homestyle sauces because when it comes to quick, easy and delicious pasta dishes - a good red sauce is a must!
Ingredients:
- jumbo pasta shells
- ricotta
- spinach
- egg
- crushed tomatoes or pasta sauce
- mozzarella cheese
- Italian seasoning
- garlic
- salt and pepper
How to make stuffed pasta shells?
- Make the filling by mixing ricotta, egg, mozzarella, garlic, Italian seasoning, and spinach in a bowl.
- Fill each pasta shell with filling.
- Spread the sauce on the bottom of your baking dish.
- Arrange filled pasta shells in sauce.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake.
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Recipe FAQs:
Yes! Once prepared, place the dish in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge, then bake until bubbly.
You can make this dish up to 2 days in advance. Store it in the fridge and let it come to room temperature while the oven preheats.
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Stuffed Pasta Shells
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 15 oz. whole-milk ricotta
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella for topping
- chopped Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to instructions on the package. Drain, keep warm.
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Spread pasta sauce on the bottom of 13" x 9" baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic, seasoning, salt, pepper and chopped spinach.
- Fill each pasta shell with cheese filling and arrange in the sauce.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over each shell.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling on the edges.
- Let sit for 10 minutes in room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Arriana says
Has anyone ever tried adding Italian sausage or ground beef to this meal? I'm considering it but I'm not sure how good it will be.
Anna says
I think sausage or beef would be fantastic in this dish!
Liz says
Do u cook the shells first or stuff them uncooked?
Anna says
Hi Liz! Step 1 instructs to cook the shells.
Liz says
Omg I am so dense, I didn't see that whole part, thanks so much and Happy Holidays
Anna says
No problem at all, Liz!
Megan Marlowe says
I did a few posts with RAGU Homestyle Sauce and I was thoroughly impressed. The sauce is delicious and I keep a stock in my kitchen now. Thankfully, because I can make these stuffed shells which look amazing. I love spinach and ricotta together and this is the perfect week night meal!
Sues says
I LOVE stuffed shells, but barely ever make them. This is just the tempting reminder I need... Give me ALL the ricotta cheese!
Carmy says
You had me at that first cheesy shot! I love pasta and stuffing it with cheese just makes everything way better! We use the same Ragu sauce at home and it's amazing - I bet it pairs perfectly with these stuffed shells. I'll need this on my plate ASAP.
Sean says
I've done stuffed shells before, but I've never thought to lay them on a bed of sauce like this. It's a great idea, and a wonderful (but very doable) looking recipe! I'll have to give it a try.
Leah says
This pasta looks like the perfect weeknight meal. What a great mix of flavors and I always love spinach and pasta together anyway. What a delicious meal, and how easy. Thanks for the dinner inspiration.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Leah! I hope you love it!