Easy Spinach & Ricotta StuffedShells

Delicious and stuffed, perfect for family gatherings.

Senny

2 min read

Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells is a delightful main dish that combines fresh spinach and creamy ricotta cheese, stuffed into pasta shells, and topped with a rich tomato sauce, then baked until golden and crispy. Each bite is full of rich flavors and nutrition.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

  • Pasta shells: 20 pieces

  • Fresh spinach: 200g

  • Ricotta cheese: 300g

  • Tomato sauce: 400g

  • Mozzarella cheese: 100g

  • Onion: 1 piece

  • Garlic: 2 cloves

  • Salt, black pepper: to taste

  • Olive oil: as needed

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

  1. Prepare the pasta: Cook the pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.

  2. Prepare the filling: Wash the fresh spinach, blanch it in boiling water, then squeeze out the excess water and chop it finely. Chop the onion and garlic, sauté them in olive oil until fragrant, add the chopped spinach and stir well. Let it cool. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form the filling.

  3. Stuff the shells: Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the filling and arrange them on a baking dish.

  4. Pour tomato sauce: Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.

  5. Sprinkle cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

👉🏻✨TIPS

  • When cooking the pasta, do not overcook it to avoid breaking when stuffing.

  • The filling can be adjusted according to personal taste, such as adding ground meat, mushrooms, or other ingredients.

  • When baking, keep an eye on the oven to avoid burning.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

  • This dish can serve as a main course for family gatherings or as a highlight for holiday dinners. Its rich flavors and nutrition can satisfy the needs of different people, especially children who will love the fun shell shape and delicious filling.

✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

  • Spinach is rich in iron, calcium, and various vitamins, while ricotta cheese provides protein and calcium. Together, they offer comprehensive nutritional support. Additionally, the addition of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese enhances the dish's taste and flavor, making it not only delicious but also nutritious.