Description
Experience the warmth of comfort food with these delightful spinach and mushroom stuffed shells. Filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, fresh spinach, and savory mushrooms, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, each bite is a delicious explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and spinach; cook until softened. Season with Italian seasoning.
- In a bowl, combine sautéed vegetables with ricotta, half the mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with the filling and place in a greased baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg