Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells in Creamy Basil Vodka Sauce
Delicious spinach and ricotta stuffed shells topped with a creamy basil vodka sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups basil vodka sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Mix well.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Pour the basil vodka sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add more cheese on top before baking for a cheesier dish.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spinach, Ricotta, Stuffed Shells, Basil, Vodka Sauce