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No-Bake Spinach Stuffed Shells

December 23, 2019 by elkeliving 6 Comments

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no-bake stuffed shells

Are you looking for quick dinner ideas for your family? These no-bake spinach stuffed shells are perfect! Not only is this dish easy to make, but great for entertaining!

Making stuffed shells

As a mom of 4, I’m always trying to find easy, yet healthy dinners to feed my family. It’s not easy with a busy schedule to put a hot homemade dinner on the table. Not easy doesn’t mean impossible, and I try my best to make it happen at least 6 days a week.

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Making no-bake stuffed shells

We don’t always want to turn on the oven, and surprisingly these stuffed shells turn out great right on the stovetop! All you need is a large skillet with a lid or a cast-iron casserole dish like this one!

making stuffed shells

You will start off by boiling the pasta. I like to pull it out right before it’s finished so the pasta doesn’t get too soft when it’s cooking with the lid on. I don’t know about anyone else, but I REALLY don’t like smushy pasta!

Making stuffed shells

The other thing I like to do is sautee the spinach for just a couple minutes in a small skillet with salt, pepper, and fresh garlic. Spinach brings a lot to the table in nutrition, but not much in flavor!

Making stuffed shells

Some health benefits of spinach are:

  • High in vitamin A & K.
  • Good source of fiber and magnesium
  • Helps prevent cancer
  • Strengthens bones and aids in healthy skin.
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Helps prevent acne and anti-aging

no bake spinach stuffed shells

These are just some of the benefits of spinach! I love adding it into dishes because it doesn’t have a strong flavor which makes it kid-friendly! If you have a picky eater try chopping the spinach finely before serving it. By doing this it will help avoid long stringy pieces that a kid may not like.

no bake spinach stuffed shells

After cooking the spinach a couple of minutes to give it some flavor, let it cool a couple of minutes and stir it into the ricotta mix. Strain the shells, stuff, and cover. In just a few minutes you will have a hot and bubbly delicious stuffed shell dinner! I like to serve it with fresh out of the oven Crusty Artisan Bread. 

no-bake spinach stuffed shells

For other dishes using spinach check out these kid-friendly Popeye Pancakes!

no bake spinach stuffed shells

no-bake stuffed shells
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No-Bake Spinach Stuffed Shells

These No-Bake skillet Stuffed Shells with creamy ricotta, spinach, and fresh garlic make a perfect quick dinner!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: dinner, quick dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta dishes, ricotta stuffed shells, spinach stuffed shells, stuffed shells
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet or casserole skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 box shells cooked according to directions on the box
  • 24 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese + a half cup to sprinkle on top
  • 1 ½ teaspoon pink salt or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil chopped thin or 1 ½ teaspoon dry basil
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups spinach leaves roughly chopped and sauteed with garlic
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic grated
  • 1 jar Marinara Sauce

Instructions

  • Cook pasta al dente according to directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine cheeses, egg, chopped basil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat place a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and sautee spinach for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. After spinach is wilted, grate in garlic and sautee and stir for another minute. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Stir spinach into ricotta mix.
  • In the bottom of a large skillet or casserole skillet spread a cup of marinara sauce.
  • With a spoon stuff the shells with the ricotta mixture and place in the prepared skillet making a circle around the edges and working your way in. You may have a few extra shells left over.
  • Once all the shells are stuffed and placed in the pan pour the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with a ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Place lid on the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

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