Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Name: Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and drained); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional ); 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional ); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (optional ); 16 jumbo pasta shells; 16 ounces pasta sauce; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); fresh pesto (optional )

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

These spinach ricotta stuffed shells are super easy to make and loaded with creamy ricotta and spinach then smothered in tomato sauce. They're the perfect vegetarian weeknight dinner!

Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:33:02 GMT