Vegetarian Stuffed Shells – Spinach & Ricotta Skillet
These Easy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are packed with creamy cheese, flavorful spinach, and herbs, all baked in marinara sauce for a delicious vegetarian dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–24 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook shells until just al dente. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, egg, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff shells with 1½ tbsp filling each.
- Spread 1½ cups marinara in a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes.
- Let cool slightly. Garnish with herbs and serve.
Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze before baking. Try with béchamel or a spicy red sauce for variety.