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Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe

Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe
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These Spinach Stuffed Shells are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce, and baked to perfection. Each bite is packed with cheesy goodness and nutritious spinach, making it a satisfying meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Jumbo Pasta Shells:

  • 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells

Spinach Filling:

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Assembly:

  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce (about 2 ½ cups total)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour half of the marinara sauce into the dish.
  2. Cook Pasta: Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Prepare Spinach Filling: Squeeze excess liquid from spinach and place in a bowl. Add ricotta, 1 ½ cups mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  4. Fill Shells: Stuff each shell with spinach mixture and place in the baking dish.
  5. Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining marinara sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
  6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

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Keywords: Spinach Stuffed Shells, Stuffed Pasta, Vegetarian Recipe, Italian Cuisine

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