Description

A delicious recipe for Vegetarian Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells that balances nutrition and flavor, providing a rich, savory experience with a fresh twist.

Ingredients

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1 box 12 oz Jumbo Pasta Shells
16 oz Fresh Organic Baby Spinach
15 oz Whole Milk Ricotta
1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella
1/2 cup Grated Parmesa
3 cloves Minced Garlic
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/4 tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg
24 oz Marinara Sauce
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Honey or Monk Fruit (optional)

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Instructions

Prep the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions, but remove them 2 minutes before the 'al dente' mark. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process
Sauté the Spinach: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium heat. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Squeeze out excess moisture
Create the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, squeezed spinach, half of the mozzarella, all the parmesan, minced garlic, oregano, and nutmeg. Mix until well incorporated
Assemble the Dish: Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each cooked shell with the spinach and cheese mixture
Top and Bake: Pour the remaining marinara over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil
Final Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving

Notes

Ensure you squeeze out all moisture from the spinach to prevent a watery filling.

Using freshly grated cheese will provide better melting and flavor.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 shells
Calories: 385 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 40mg