Spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta shells are visually stunning and a masterpiece that marries tender pasta shells with a luscious spinach, mushroom, and ricotta filling. Nestled and cooked in a rich, velvety tomato sauce, each bite is the perfect balance between creamy richness and zesty tomato tang! They are a true feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a must-try for pasta lovers. They make dining at home a fine dining experience!
What’s In Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells?
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Olive oil
- Mushrooms
- Onion and garlic
- Baby spinach leaves
- Butter
- White wine
- Ricotta cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh oregano
Is It Hard To Make Stuffed Pasta Shells?
It is definitely not a hard dish to make. This dish can be made by beginner cooks!
- Make the filling: using a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the chopped mushrooms until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
- Mix in the spinach leaves and white wine. Let the mixture cook until the leaves are wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a bowl.
- Make the sauce: melt the butter in the same skillet and saute the onions and garlic until translucent. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the shells until al dente, drain, and drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent them from sticking. Do not overcook them.
- Add the ricotta cheese, chopped fresh oregano, and one cup of grated Parmesan to the bowl with the spinach and mushrooms. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the shells: stuff each cooked shell with 1 ½ – 2 tbsp of filling.
- Place the shells on top of the sauce in a circular pattern, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the shells.
- Place the lid on and simmer for about 7 minutes or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
Can I Freeze Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells?
You sure can. Let it cool completely, cover with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 670kcal
Ingredients
- 18 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 oz baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
Instructions
- Make the filling: using a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the chopped mushrooms until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
- Mix in the spinach leaves and white wine. Let the mixture cook until the leaves are wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a bowl.
- Make the sauce: melt the butter in the same skillet and saute the onions and garlic until translucent. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the shells until al dente, drain, and drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent them from sticking. Do not overcook them.
- Add the ricotta cheese, chopped fresh oregano, and one cup of grated Parmesan to the bowl with the spinach and mushrooms. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the shells: stuff each cooked shell with 1 ½ - 2 tbsp of filling.
- Place the shells on top of the sauce in a circular pattern, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the shells.
- Place the lid on and simmer for about 7 minutes or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the pasta shells or they might break when stuffed
- Drizzle the shells with a little olive oil after draining them so they won’t stick together
- Simmer off as much liquid as you can from the spinach/mushroom mixture so your filling is not too runny.
Nutrition
Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g
