Best 6 Ricotta And Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish features jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a luscious ricotta and spinach filling, enveloped in a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. The contrasting textures of the tender pasta, creamy filling, and crispy cheese topping create a delightful symphony in every bite. Elevate your culinary skills with our step-by-step guide, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Accompany your stuffed pasta shells with a selection of our curated side dishes, including a refreshing Caesar salad, roasted garlic bread, or a medley of steamed vegetables. Discover the art of creating a memorable meal, perfect for impressing your loved ones or elevating your everyday dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH AND RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells. Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with three types of cheeses and topped with pasta sauce!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

12-14 jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
basil for serving (if desired)
extra parmesan cheese for serving (if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until tender about 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the spinach mixture to a large bowl and add in ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Spread about 1/2 of the sauce in the bottom of a 8 x8 or 9 x 9 baking dish.
  • Stuff shells with the spinach cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.
  • Top with the remaining sauce and bake for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Serve immediately with basil and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 1242 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH AND RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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In this easy spinach and ricotta stuffed shells recipe, three cheeses combine with quick sauteed spinach and jumbo pasta shells for a hearty and comforting, crowd-pleasing vegetarian dinner.

Provided by Laura Bolton - Fork Knife Swoon

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 jumbo pasta shells (Cook a couple of extra shells to allow for a few breaking while the pasta cooks.)
1-1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
4 cups (packed) fresh spinach leaves, roughly-chopped
12 oz skim-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded skim-milk mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 large egg
1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1-1/4 cups marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and cook until it begins to brown, about a minute or two. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leaves begin to wilt but are still bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes. The spinach should be reduced by half. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil and salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce into the bottom of a shallow 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish. Stuff each pasta shell with a generous amount of the spinach and ricotta mixture, and place in the baking dish.
  • Cover with the remaining sauce and bake covered with aluminum foil for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top begins to brown and the sauce begins the bubble, another 10-15 minutes. Serve warm with a dusting of Parmesan.

SPINACH-RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese and baked in tomato sauce is a comforting classic. For this version, add in loads of cooked greens to the filling to add a fresh and colorful vegetable component, without skimping on the oozy cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 28-ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes, plus more for topping
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt
9 ounces jumbo pasta shells (30 to 34 shells)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 8-ounce bag fresh spinach
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 large egg, beaten
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes; season with salt. (You should have about 4 heaping cups of sauce.)
  • Make the stuffed shells: Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook as the label directs for baking, about 9 minutes. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Spread out on a baking sheet.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a large plate lined with a kitchen towel. Squeeze to remove any excess liquid, then finely chop.
  • Put the spinach in a large bowl and add the ricotta, mozzarella, parsley, Parmesan, lemon zest, beaten egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir until combined.
  • To assemble, spread about half of the sauce in the bottom of a 10-by-14-inch baking dish. Evenly fill the shells with the spinach-ricotta mixture using a spoon, or pipe it in using a pastry bag. Arrange the shells side by side, open-side up, in the baking dish on top of the sauce, then top with the remaining sauce.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake until heated through and the sauce is simmering around the edges, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until any shells or cheese poking through the sauce are lightly browned in spots, about 10 more minutes. Let sit 10 minutes. Top with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes.

RICOTTA AND SPINACH STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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Make and share this Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

32 large pasta shells (conchiglioni in Italian)
500 g spinach
250 g low-fat ricotta cheese
500 g low fat cottage cheese
600 ml bottled pasta sauce
250 ml vegetable stock
1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, 3 minutes; drain.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to moderate.
  • Boil, steam or microwave spinach until just wilted; drain.
  • Chop spinach finely, squeeze out excess liquid.
  • Combine spinach in a large bowl with ricotta and cottage cheese; spoon spinach mixture into pasta shells.
  • Combine sauce and stock in oiled shallow 2 litre (8 cup) ovenproof dish.
  • Place pasta shells in dish; sprinkle with parmesan.
  • Bake, covered, in moderate oven about 1 hour or until pasta is tender.

CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS



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This is my own personal recipe. I'm very proud of it because I am still a beginner cook and it was the first recipe I created. You can adjust it to your liking by doubling the spinach or adding some meat. -Laci Hooten, McKinney, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
Additional minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, spinach, basil and pepper. Stir in olives, mushroom mixture and 3/4 cup each cheese blend and mozzarella cheese., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with cheese mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over top., Bake, covered, until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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Magnificent jumbo pasta shells stuffed to bursting with cheesy spinach filling.

Provided by KITKATY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, gently place pasta shells in boiling water; bring water back to boil. Cook until noodles are just tender; drain well.
  • Squeeze spinach dry. Combine spinach, ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, fennel, basil and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Fill each pasta shell with the spinach cheese mixture. Arrange the shells, filling side up in the baking dish. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the shells.
  • Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven until heated through; about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.9 calories, Carbohydrate 94.9 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought pasta shells.
  • If you can't find frozen spinach, you can use fresh spinach. Just wash and chop it finely.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the ricotta cheese filling. This will make it smooth and creamy.
  • To make the pasta shells extra cheesy, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
  • Serve the pasta shells with a side of marinara sauce or pesto sauce.

Conclusion:

Ricotta and spinach stuffed pasta shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these ricotta and spinach stuffed pasta shells a try. They're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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