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Festive Christmas Stuffed Shells to Impress Guests

Easy Christmas Stuffed Shells Recipe made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups marinara sauce for baking
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon the cheese and spinach mixture into each cooked pasta shell.
  • Spread a layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
  • Arrange the filled shells over the marinara sauce in the baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
  • Sprinkle additional mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Allow the stuffed shells to cool slightly before serving.