Simple Homemade Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells

Ingredients

• •20 jumbo pasta shells
• •1 cup ricotta cheese
• •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• •1 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1 teaspoon dried basil
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 cups marinara sauce
• •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

5. 5

   Stuff each cooked pasta shell with a generous amount of the cheese and spinach mixture.

6. 6

   Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish, seam side up. Arrange them in a single layer.

7. 7

   Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the shells.

8. 8

   Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.