{"id":"8844876e-d10b-4e04-bcde-59309dbd9532","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8844876e-d10b-4e04-bcde-59309dbd9532","source_url":"https://umamigirl.com/easy-stuffed-shells-ricotta-spinach/","title":"Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ricotta, Spinach, and Mushrooms","description":"Stuffed pasta shells with ricotta, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms are equally packed with veggies and classic, soul-warming comfort.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT75M","image_url":"https://umamigirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Stuffed-Pasta-Shells-with-Ricotta-Spinach-and-Mushrooms-Umami-Girl-1200-8.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 12- ounce 340-gram box jumbo shells","item":"340-gram box jumbo shells","quantity":1,"unit":"12- ounce"},{"text":"1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 small yellow onion (finely diced)","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely diced"},{"text":"8 garlic cloves (minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":8,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"12 ounces (340 grams) sliced shiitake mushrooms","item":"sliced shiitake mushrooms","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","metric_alternate":{"quantity":340,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon fine sea salt (divided)","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"6 ounces (170 grams) baby spinach","item":"baby spinach","quantity":6,"unit":"oz","metric_alternate":{"quantity":170,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 pound (454 grams) fresh ricotta cheese","item":"fresh ricotta cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","metric_alternate":{"quantity":454,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup 2 ounces(57 grams) grated pecorino romano cheese, divided","item":"2 ounces grated pecorino romano cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided","metric_alternate":{"quantity":57,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 egg","item":"egg","quantity":1},{"text":"8 ounces (227 grams) low-moisture mozzarella, shredded","item":"low-moisture mozzarella","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"shredded","metric_alternate":{"quantity":227,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3 cups (710 ml) marinara sauce","item":"marinara sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":710,"unit":"ml"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 375°F with a rack in the center."},{"number":2,"text":"Boil pasta shells in well-salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse well to remove some of the starch and prevent sticking."},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the onion, garlic, and shiitakes along with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-10 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Add spinach and cook until wilted."},{"number":6,"text":"Crack the egg into a large mixing bowl and beat well with a fork."},{"number":7,"text":"Add ricotta, half the pecorino, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and mix well."},{"number":8,"text":"Add spinach and mushroom mixture and mix well."},{"number":9,"text":"In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce."},{"number":10,"text":"Fill each pasta shell with some of the vegetable-cheese mixture and place in a snug layer into the baking dish, continuing until all filling is used."},{"number":11,"text":"Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells and top with mozzarella and remaining pecorino."},{"number":12,"text":"Bake for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Cool for a few minutes before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:07:37.243668+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:07:37.243668+00:00"}