Description
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells are a delightful culinary experience that combines the rich flavors of savory mushrooms and roasted garlic in a decadent cream cheese filling. Nestled into large pasta shells and topped with marinara sauce, these stuffed shells are perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and sliced mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Mix in cream cheese until well combined.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, thyme, and black pepper for flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff each pasta shell with the mushroom mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil to brown for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg