Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Stuffed Shells to Love
These Christmas Stuffed Shells are a delightful vegetarian dish combining spinach and ricotta, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Spinach (Can substitute with kale)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (Can substitute with cottage cheese)
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Cheese (Parmesan can be used as a substitute)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Fresh garlic preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Italian seasoning can serve as an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (Orange zest may also work)
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust quantity to taste)
- 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust based on personal preference)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adjust based on personal preference)
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce (Homemade is best but jarred is convenient)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Steam spinach for 1 minute until wilted, then chop finely.
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain and toss with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, pecorino, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Stuff each shell with filling and place in a single layer.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let cool for a few moments, then serve warm with extra marinara sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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