Ina Garten Stuffed Shells

How To Make Stuffed Shells With Ricotta Cheese And Spinach

1. Prepare the sauce by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, Oregon, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened, seasoning with salt as needed.
2. Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta shells as directed on the package. Rinse under cold water and spread out on a baking sheet.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove to a plate lined with a kitchen towel, squeeze out excess liquid, and chop finely.
4. Combine the spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, parsley, Parmesan, lemon zest, beaten egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
5. Spread half of the sauce in a baking dish. Fill the shells with the spinach-ricotta mixture and arrange them in the dish. Top with the remaining sauce.
6. Cover with foil and bake until heated through and the sauce is simmering, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until lightly browned in spots, about 10 more minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before topping with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes.

What Temp To Cook Stuffed Shells

The ideal temperature to bake Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells in the oven ranges from 350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This means you can bake stuffed shells at 350, 375, or 400 degrees F.

How Long To Bake Stuffed Shells At 350

Baking Stuffed Shells in the oven at 350 degrees should take about 40 minutes. Make sure to remove the foil in the last 10 minutes of baking time to allow the shells to get a bit crispy on top.

How Long To Bake Stuffed Shells At 375

As per our recipe, baking Stuffed Shells in the oven at 375 degrees takes about 30 minutes, followed by an additional 10 minutes without the foil. This will give you tender shells with a golden brown, slightly crispy top.

How Long To Bake Stuffed Shells At 400

At a higher temperature, baking Stuffed Shells in the oven at 400 degrees takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Make sure here to remove the foil only for the last 5 minutes of baking time to prevent the shells from drying out.