Spinach and Feta Stuffed Shells

Name: Spinach and Feta Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 Oz jumbo shells; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 30 Oz frozen spinach, thawed; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup ricotta; 16 Oz feta, crumbled; Freshly ground black pepper; 24 Oz marinara sauce; 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella

5 steps

Prep:20minCook:40min

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:20:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories947.3 kcal (47%)

Total Fat44.4 g (63%)

Carbs95.3 g (37%)

Sugars12.7 g (14%)

Protein45.4 g (91%)

Sodium2509.4 mg (125%)

Fiber12.9 g (46%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

kosher salt

12 ozjumbo shells

2 Tbspextra virgin olive oil

30 Ozfrozen spinach

thawed

½ cupfresh parsley

½ cupricotta

16 Ozfeta

crumbled

freshly ground black pepper

24 ozmarinara sauce

⅓ cupshredded mozzarella

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.

Step 2

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add scallions and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add spinach, parsley, and dill and cook until wilted, 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer spinach mixture to a large bowl.

Step 3

3. Add eggs, ricotta, and feta to spinach mixture and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

4. Pour marinara into a 9"-x-13" baking dish and spread into an even layer. Stuff cooked shells with spinach mixture and nestle into baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella.

Step 5

5. Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Divide shells among plates and spoon sauce over top before serving.