Description
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells are a delightful comfort food that combines tender jumbo pasta shells with a rich, velvety filling of sautéed mushrooms, cream cheese, and fresh spinach. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, offering an irresistible aroma and flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With straightforward preparation steps, you can easily impress your guests or enjoy this delicious meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini and button), sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted; add heavy cream and Italian seasoning, mixing well.
- Fold in spinach and Parmesan until fully combined.
- Fill each pasta shell with the creamy mixture and place in a baking dish lined with marinara sauce. Top with remaining sauce and extra Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg