Description
A warm and bright stuffed pasta filled with cheese, spinach, and marinara sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings or a hearty weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Pasta shells or cannelloni
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Marinara sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, sautéed spinach, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed pasta in the dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for the best color and taste. Let the baked pasta rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, stuffed pasta, Christmas recipe, holiday meal, vegetarian dish