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Easy Christmas Stuffed Shells

Delicious Easy Christmas Stuffed Shells to Impress Your Guests

Discover the magic of Easy Christmas Stuffed Shells, a festive crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 shells
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta Shells Cook al dente
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Steamed and chopped
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Cheese Or Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Oregano Dried or fresh
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest Optional
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper To taste
For the Sauce
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Steam fresh spinach for about 1 minute until wilted, then chop finely.
  3. Cook the pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water for around 10 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine steamed spinach, ricotta, pecorino cheese, minced garlic, oregano, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until creamy.
  5. Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Fill each pasta shell with the spinach-cheese mixture and place them seam-side up in the dish.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, optionally with extra marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shellCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for make-ahead meals and holiday gatherings. Customize with your favorite greens or cheeses.

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