This Stuffed Shell Casserole is a delicious and crazy easy meal to make for all your busy week nights. It is sure to be a crowd pleaser and a meal you can make in under an hour. The ingredients and instructions are super simple so you don’t have to stress over dinner. I can’t wait for you to try it!
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Why Make Stuffed Shell Casserole
- Easy dinner idea
- Great for large crowds
- Made in under an hour
- Kid-friendly
- Only 8 ingredients
- Simple ingredients
Ingredients Needed
Pasta – Jumbo Shells
Dairy – Cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese
Pantry – Pepper, marinara sauce, salt
Frozen – Frozen chopped spinach
How to Make Stuffed Shell Casserole
You’ll start by cooking your shell pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions and then draining them.
After draining, defrost your frozen spinach and press out the extra liquid.
Next, stir together your cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of your grated mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and then stir it all into your spinach.
After mixing everything together, you’ll scoop 2 Tbsp. of the filling into each of your shells and place them closely together in a small baking dish.
Then, pour your marinara over the top of your shells and sprinkle the top with your remaining mozzarella cheese. Be sure to cover with foil and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
When you’re ready to bake, keep your casserole covered in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes and then bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes. Enjoy! I think you’ll love this one.
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Stuffed Shell Casserole
This Make Ahead Stuffed Shell Casserole is delicious and super easy to make! It's a crowd-pleaser and a great meal to take to a friend in need!
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Jumbo Shells
- 12 oz. Frozen Chopped Spinach
- 1 1/2 Cups Cottage Cheese
- 15 oz. Ricotta Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 24 oz. Jar Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Cook shell pasta 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain.
- Defrost the frozen spinach and press out the extra liquid.
- Stir together cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in the spinach.
- Scoop 2 Tbsp of the filling into each shell and place closely together in a small baking dish.
- Pour the marinara over the top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Bake covered in foil on 350 degrees F for 25 minutes and then bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 442Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1328mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 5gSugar: 9gProtein: 30g
