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A plate of Alfredo Stuffed Shells filled with spinach and cheese, baked to golden perfection.

Alfredo Stuffed Shells

A classic comfort food dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, then baked in a rich Alfredo sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 12 ounces Jumbo pasta shells
  • 15 ounces Ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 10 ounces Spinach frozen, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, the beaten egg, drained spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix well.
  3. Prepare the Alfredo sauce: In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the sauce from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of Parmesan cheese and the nutmeg until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Pour the Alfredo sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the shells are heated through.
  8. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can add cooked chicken or shrimp to the Alfredo sauce for a heartier meal. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.