Ingredients for Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells
- 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- cooking spray
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- foil
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How to Make Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease an 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 (24 ounce) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce. Pour half (approximately 12 ounces) into the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine 10 ounces fresh spinach (chopped), 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Mix well.
- Stuff each of 12 jumbo pasta shells with the spinach mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed shells over the sauce in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the shells.
- Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
12g
Carbs
1g
