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Shrimp and Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells

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A comforting dish of pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, tender shrimp, and fresh spinach, all baked in marinara sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large pasta shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, chopped shrimp, spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  4. Carefully fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
  6. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the prepared dish.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  9. After 20 minutes, remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider sautéing shrimp briefly with garlic before mixing into ricotta.

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