Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Introduction

Stuffed jumbo shells are a classic comfort food that never fails to impress. Tender pasta shells are filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, baked in a rich tomato sauce, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. The aroma of this dish baking in the oven brings a cozy, homey feeling to any dinner. Perfect for family meals, special occasions, or even weeknight dinners, these shells are hearty, flavorful, and irresistibly cheesy. Every bite is a perfect balance of pasta, creamy filling, and tangy sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta & Filling:

• 20 jumbo pasta shells (about 250 g / 8.8 oz)
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) container ricotta cheese
• 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 ½ cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 large egg (50 g / 1.8 oz)
• 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (6 g / 0.2 oz)
• ½ teaspoon salt (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (0.5 g / 0.02 oz)
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional) (0.5 g / 0.02 oz)

Sauce:

• 3 cups (720 ml / 24 fl oz) marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (1 g / 0.035 oz)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g / 0.035 oz)

Directions