Vegetarian Stuffed Pasta Shells
Easy Vegetarian Stuffed Pasta Shells Cheesy flavorful comfort food Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner Try it today
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box jumbo pasta shells
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 10 ounces spinach
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Chopped onion (optional)
- Fresh basil (optional)
- Fresh oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions, cooking al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach (thawed and squeezed dry), Parmesan cheese, egg, and minced garlic. Mix well.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Vegetarian Stuffed Pasta Shells! This recipe takes a classic comfort food and gives it a vibrant, veggie-packed makeover. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering.
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