How to Make Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that will satisfy the whole family? Look no further than these giant stuffed pasta shells! This classic Italian dish is a crowd-pleaser, and is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining a group of friends. With a combination of tender pasta, savory meat, and gooey cheese, these giant stuffed pasta shells are sure to become a new favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 24 lumaconi pasta shells
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
  • 2 teaspoons ground thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in boiling water, occasionally stirring, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir mushrooms and garlic in hot oil until mushrooms are soft, about 7 minutes. Stir spinach and thyme into mushroom mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture until spinach wilts. Remove the skillet from heat and drain any excess liquid. Transfer drained mixture to a large bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese with spinach mixture. Season again with salt and pepper and stuff into pasta shells.
  • Arrange stuffed shells into a 9x11-inch baking dish. Pour pasta sauce over shells. Top with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and shells are hot, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    434 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 835mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 347mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 919mg