This is a cheesy, comforting pasta dish that works great in the oven or on the smoker/grill for a subtle wood-fired flavor. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a hearty side dish for BBQ.
Ingredients
20–24 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella (plus extra for topping)
½ cup grated Parmesan
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
1 tsp Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
Olive oil
Instructions
Cook the shells
Boil jumbo shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the filling
In a bowl mix:
ricotta
mozzarella
Parmesan
spinach
garlic
egg
SPG with a Kiss of Onion
Italian seasoning
Fill the shells
Spoon the cheese mixture into each shell.
Build the dish
Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a cast iron skillet or baking dish.
Arrange stuffed shells on top.
Add more marinara over the shells.
Sprinkle extra mozzarella and Parmesan.
Cook
Oven: Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes.
Smoker/Grill: Cook at 350°F for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Finish Let rest 5 minutes and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Optional Girls Gone Grillin’ Twist
Drizzle a little Cherry Chipotle BBQ sauce over the top for a smoky sweet kick.
Or add Italian sausage or smoked brisket crumbles to the filling.
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Spinach Stuffed Shells loaded with creamy ricotta, garlic, and Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion. Baked until bubbly and perfect for feeding a crowd!
