Description
Warm, cheesy, and hearty, this Best Christmas Stuffed Shells Recipe is the ultimate comfort food for your holiday gatherings. Tender pasta shells are generously filled with a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and savory ground meat, all nestled in a tangy marinara sauce. Perfect for making ahead of time, this dish not only delights the palate but also brings everyone together around the table, creating cherished memories during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells as per package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, cooked meat, spinach, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with about two tablespoons of the filling and place them in a baking dish coated with marinara sauce.
- Pour remaining marinara over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with additional mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg