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Spanakopita Stuffed Shells

Course Entree
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Author Heidi @ Food Doodles

Ingredients

  • 2 250 g or 8.9oz package jumbo shells whole grain if you can find them, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 454 g container ricotta cheese approx. 2 C
  • 1/2 of a 400g container of feta cheese crumbled(approx. 3/4 C)
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
  • 155 g or 5.5oz fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • A generous pinch of ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 C marinara sauce or one large jar

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta shells according to the directions found on the package and then drain, run under cold water, and drain again.
  • While the shells are cooking, stir together the ricotta cheese and feta. In a skillet, heat the butter or oil and very lightly saute the spinach just until it wilts, 1-2 minutes over medium heat. Stir the spinach into the cheese. Add the eggs and stir well. Add the nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 pan by spreading just enough tomato sauce to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Begin stuffing the shells by holding them open in one hand and adding a spoonful of filling. Place shells close together in the prepared pan, repeating with the rest until all the shells are stuffed. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over top.
  • Place the stuffed shells in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the sauce is bubbly. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with Parmesan cheese for topping.