Description
A rich and creamy seafood stuffed pasta dish perfect for a decadent dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, cooked shrimp, cooked crab meat, half of the mozzarella cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add the cooled spinach mixture and mix until well combined.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the seafood mixture.
- You can substitute the seafood with cooked chicken or vegetables for a different twist.
- If you prefer a little crunch, top the dish with breadcrumbs before the final baking step.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg