Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Name: Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 32 jumbo pasta shells; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fennel seed; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste; 3.5 cups spaghetti sauce

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A stuffed shells recipe for magnificent jumbo pasta bursting with cheesy spinach filling.

Recipe by Katherine Denning

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

32 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fennel seed
2 teaspoons dried basil
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
3 ½ cups spaghetti sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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.
Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

703	Calories
21g	Fat
95g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 703
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 1004mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 95g	35%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 20mg	101%
Calcium 531mg	41%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1315mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.