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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 32 jumbo pasta shells

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 2 cups ricotta cheese
    • 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Vegetables

    • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • Spices & Seasoning

    • 2 tablespoons fennel seed
    • 2 teaspoons dried basil
    • 🧂 salt and pepper to taste

  • Sauce

    • 3 ½ cups spaghetti sauce

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently place pasta shells in boiling water; return water to a boil. Cook until shells are just tender; drain well.

3

Squeeze spinach dry and place in a large mixing bowl. Add ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, fennel, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.

4

Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

5

Fill each pasta shell with spinach-cheese mixture. Arrange shells, filling-side up, in the baking dish. Spoon remaining spaghetti sauce over shells. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top of shells.

6

Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

703

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 95
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 You can add shredded mozzarella cheese to the top for a gooey texture.Serve with a side of garlic bread and a fresh salad to create a complete meal.To save time, prepare the spinach-cheese mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.For a different flavor profile, use marinara sauce or a creamy alfredo sauce instead of spaghetti sauce.