Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with our Best Christmas Stuffed Shells Recipe. These delightful large pasta shells are filled with a creamy ricotta and fresh spinach mixture, all topped with rich marinara sauce and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Perfect for festive gatherings, this dish promises to create cherished memories around the dinner table while providing comfort on those chilly winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (sautéed)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta-spinach mixture and place in a baking dish layered with marinara sauce.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 230g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg