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Tuscan Stuffed Shells

Tuscan Stuffed Shells

Delight in these Tuscan Stuffed Shells filled with creamy ricotta and spinach that bring a taste of Tuscany to your dinner table.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: EVENING DINNERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 20 shells Jumbo pasta
For the Ricotta Filling
  • 1.5 cups Ricotta cheese creaminess and rich flavor
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup Spinach (cooked and squeezed dry)
For the Sauce
  • 1 batch Tuscan cream sauce rich and creamy

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

How to Make Tuscan Stuffed Shells
  1. Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente, which typically takes about 8-10 minutes. Drain them and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup of grated parmesan, and 1 cup of cooked, squeezed-dry spinach. Stir until well blended.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, prepare your Tuscan cream sauce. Allow it to simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens to the desired consistency.
  4. Stuff Shells: Carefully take each cooled pasta shell and fill it generously with the ricotta mixture. Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish, standing them upright.
  5. Top with Sauce: Pour the prepared Tuscan cream sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well-coated. Sprinkle additional mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F and bake the stuffed shells for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for an extra touch of flavor and color.

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