Discover the Secret to Christmas Stuffed Pasta Delight
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this Christmas Stuffed Pasta Delight. Each jumbo pasta shell is generously filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta and fresh spinach, topped with a rich marinara sauce. This comforting dish not only looks stunning on your holiday table but also evokes cherished memories of festive gatherings. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying cozy evenings at home, this stuffed pasta will bring joy and flavor to your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook pasta shells until al dente, then drain and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted; let cool.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over stuffed shells ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg