Healthy Stuffed Shells
Delicious and nutritious stuffed shells filled with cheese and spinach, topped with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta Shells
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells Cook according to package instructions.
Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped Fresh or frozen.
- 1 piece egg Bind the cheese mixture.
- to taste Salt and pepper
Sauce and Garnish
- 1 jar marinara sauce For layering and topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, egg, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the dish and top with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.