Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Spinach

This dish is stuffed pasta shells — typically jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, placed on a bed of marinara sauce, and topped with cheese and herbs. Here’s a classic Stuffed Shells recipe for you:

🧀 Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Spinach

Ingredients:

For the Shells:

• 20–24 jumbo pasta shells
• Salt (for boiling water)

For the Filling:

• 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1–2 cups chopped spinach (fresh or thawed frozen, drained well)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

For the Sauce:

• 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Topping:

• Mozzarella cheese (for melting on top)
• Dried or fresh parsley or basil for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the shells:
   Boil jumbo shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
2. Make the filling:
   In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Prepare the baking dish:
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread marinara sauce evenly in the bottom