You all know how much I love a delicious Italian classic right? I grew up on these meals and they are such a comfort food for me. The other night I made these, Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells and let me tell ya, this is easy to make and so tasty! A simple filling of baby spinach, artichoke hearts, ricotta and 6 blend Italian cheeses. It is creamy and so full of flavor- and oh so cheesy!! I wanted to make this classic so easy that it could even work as a weeknight meal so gave the new RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce a try and let me tell ya, its awesome and made life that much easier! Oh and be sure to scroll all the way down… theres a GIVEAWAY for a $15 Amazon E-Gift Card!!!
When it comes to cooking for my family I love being able to create a homemade and delicious meal but lets be honest, somedays are so busy and its not always easy! Despite the crazy days, I always try to make each meal special in its own way. I grew up in a very Italian home and so many fond memories that I have are those that were made in the kitchen with my mom and grandparents. I am so excited because my 7 year old LOVES getting in the kitchen with me and helping cook. These Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells are so easy to make that my son did a lot of the work.
These are as simple as boiling the pasta, mixing some tasty Italian inspired ingredients in a bowl, stuffing said pasta then topping it off with the NEW RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce. This sauce us such a great option to make dinner easy and delicious. There are NO artificial colors, artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup…. just real ingredients made into a thick, hearty, stick to your pasta kind of homestyle sauce! You all are going to love this classic Italian dish- the filling is truly incredible with 7 different cheese and the classic combo of spinach & artichoke.
- 1 lb jumbo pasta shells
- 1 jar RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup rough chopped marinated artichoke hearts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz bag baby spinach
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups 6 blend Italian shredded cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package but a couple minutes shy of al dente- they will cook further in the oven. You just need them pliable to easily stuff. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- In a saute pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil and spinach. Cook until wilted then squeeze out some the liquid. Set spinach aside.
- In a large bowl stir together the cooked spinach, eggs, ricotta cheese, artichoke hearts, shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Prepare a large baking pan by coating the bottom with RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce.
- Stuff each pasta shell with some of the filling and place into the baking sheet. Pour the top of the shells with the remaining sauce.
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes. You can garnish with grated parmigiano cheese and parsley.
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foodyschmoody
Stuffed shells are my oldest daughters fave pasta dish. They’re so easy but seem so complicated (like a lot of traditional Italian dishes). These look delicious and I’ve never added artichokes before. I’m totally trying that next time. I’ve used the mushroom ragu but next on my list is either the cheese or the garlic!
Angela LeMoine
You are very right! The classics do not need to take hours to prepare. The spinach and artichoke in these really are fantastic! Enjoy!
Florian @ContentednessCooking
Great flavor combination. Artichokes add so much flavor to it.
Angela LeMoine
Thank you! The filling really is fantastic!
Mary Hunnicutt
I love making stuffed shells so I will have to try these made with artichoke and spinach! They look healthy and tasty! I would try it with the Roasted garlic sauce.
Angela LeMoine
Oh they are so so good! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did
Peter Block
Angela, I really like the addition of the artichoke to the spinach. Glad you had your son help – stuffing shells, while great, takes time. The sauce is great to help simplify the recipe too.
Angela LeMoine
Thank you Peter! I loved being able to throw this together during the week with little effort but still have incredible flavors happening!
thespeckledpalate
YUM! Stuffed shells are one of my favorite at-home dishes, but I hardly ever make them because they take a lot of time and effort. I love the addition of the RAGU sauce to making this a quicker recipe. We’re definitely going to have to try this in the near future! Thanks for sharing!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you for stopping by! These turned out so so delicious and so easy thanks to Ragu Homestyld sauces!
SunnyDaysNora
Can’t wait to try the Thick and Hearty Four Cheese sauce!
Angela LeMoine
I look forward to trying that one too!
Kayley
Of the Ragu Homestyle Sauces, I’m interested in trying the Four Cheese Pasta Sauce.
Angela LeMoine
I’m looking forward to trying that one as well!
onetipsychick
Yummy! I don’t think I’ve thought of artichokes in stuffed shells before! I would love this!
Angela LeMoine
Oh it is so so good! A must try!
Theresa
My family loves stuffed shells. I usually put spinach in ours, but artichoke sounds like something we must try next! I’ve tried the Ragú with meat sauce already, but we will be trying the Ragu with Mushrooms next. Yum!
Angela LeMoine
Oh the artichokes are a great addition! Hope you give it a try!
Tracy Shaw (@havingfunsaving)
I have never made Stuffed Shells, I am definitely going to have to try it! Looks delicious!
Angela LeMoine
Oh Tracy, you must try this recipe then! Delicious & easy!
Melanie
I bet the spinach and artichoke pairs so nicely with that Ragu flavor!
Angela LeMoine
It certainly does & the sauce really helps make this a delicious & EASY meal!
Rachel Rockwell
My mouth is watering! Looks so yummy!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you, they are really great! Enjoy!
debi
This looks great! And the Homestyle Thicky & Hearty Four Cheese Sauce from Ragu looks good too!
Angela LeMoine
I’m looking forward to trying that one too!
shelly peterson
I want to try the Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce .
Angela LeMoine
It is very tasty! Used it again tonight for dinner
Tara
One of my fave pastas are these shells. You recipe looks scrumptious!!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you Tara, this recipe is really so simple thanks to Ragu Homestyle!
Carmella
This looks delicious! I love spinach and artichoke everything, nom nom nom
Angela LeMoine
Me too! A favorite combo
Gina M (Wild Orchid)
I would love to try the HOMESTYLE THICKY & HEARTY FOUR CHEESE SAUCE!
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Angela LeMoine
Thanks for stopping by & entering! Good luck
Charbel Barker
Stuffed shells are some of my favorite. This version looks amazing!!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you!
Emily, Our house now a home
This looks so good! I love stuffed shells but have not done it with spinach and artichoke before, it sounds amazing!
Angela LeMoine
Oh it’s a great combo! Def give it a try!
Danita Carr
Ragu is my favorite sauce! I haven’t seen the homestyle in our stores yet. I’ll have to keep an eye out! Great recipe, BTW.
Angela LeMoine
Oh definitely keep an eye out! I found it at Target but Walmart will also be carrying them soon
Katie Clark
These look AMAZING. I love spinach artichoke anything – especially when it’s stuffed inside a pasta shell!
Angela LeMoine
Oh I’m right there with you!
pattyanderson54p
I actually prefer stuffed shells over lasagna. Never thought to add the artichokes – good thinking!
Angela LeMoine
It’s really tasty! Enjoy it
Nicole
This looks really healthy! Just pinned this.
Angela LeMoine
Awesome! Enjoy!
Brenda Haines
The four cheese pasta sauce, looks great!
Angela LeMoine
It sounds so tasty right?!
Kathleen
I love Ragu sauce. I usually get the chunky variety. I will have to try this one. Your stuffed shells look amazing. I’ve never made them before. Are they hard to keep together or is there a good trick?
Kathleen
PS I think I will try the 4 cheese because you know, it’s cheese.
Angela LeMoine
High five for cheese!!!
Angela LeMoine
Oh you’ll love these homestyle sauces then, nice & thick! They are so easy to make! You want to make sure to not over cook the pasta while boiling. You want it just pliable enough so you can stuff them. Keep them packed closely together in the baking dish too.
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor
This looks and sounds so delicious! What a great comfort food recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Angela LeMoine
Oh my pleasure! Hope you it too!
Debbi Horseman Powers
My family loves stuffed shells. The roasted garlic sauce would add lots of flavor.
Angela LeMoine
It’s a must try for sure, enjoy!
Betsy Eves
This looks so delish!!!!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you very much! The new Ragu Homestyles sauces make this an easy and delicious meal for sure!
Diana Rambles
What a fantastic recipe! I yummed it!
Angela LeMoine
Enjoy!!! It’s super simple & delicious!
The Foodie Affair
I don’t make shells often enough and my whole family loves them! What a delicious meal!
Angela LeMoine
Sandra, thank you! I do hope you give them a try & enjoy them as much as we did
TakeActionWAHM ツ (@TakeActionWAHM)
My kid just saw these shells over my shoulder and asked me “When are you making that!” Looks so good!
Angela LeMoine
Awwwww that’s the best! Enjoy!
mealplanmaven
My hubbie LOVES stuffed shells and to be honest I haven’t made them in ages! I think I will surprise him with yours which looks incredible!
Angela LeMoine
Oh these are great. Enjoy them my friend!
kraftmaking
I would love to try Homestyle Thick & Hearty Mushroom Sauce.
Angela LeMoine
I need to try that one too!
Elena
I want to try the Homestyle Thick & Hearty Four Cheese Sauce
Angela LeMoine
Sounds like a good one!
Skinny Kitchen (@skinnykitchen)
Angela, these stuffed shells look fantastic!!!
Angela LeMoine
Nancy, thank you so much!
reesa
We love Ragu sauce! The 4 Cheese is our go to!
Angela LeMoine
It’s so great to help get dinner on the table fast
Tracie Cooper
I would love to try the Thick and Hearty Mushroom! It would be perfect in my ziti! My email is traciemichelle0515@gmail.com
Angela LeMoine
Yum! Sure would!
The Foodie Affair
That big ole shell in your video is staring at me and I just want to grab it and stuff it in my mouth! haha – Delicious looking meal!
Angela LeMoine
Oh my goodness, you’ve got me cracking up! I’m glad to have gotten you hungry! These turned out really great!
LauraJJ
Oh they all look so good! I think I would try the RAGÚ Homestyle Thick & Hearty Mushroom Sauce first! Your stuffed shells look so amazing!!! I have to try these for my family!!!
Angela LeMoine
Well thank you so much!!! I need to try the mushroom as well! Enjoy!
Joel Timmons
Cant wait. To. Try. The. 4. Cheese.
Angela LeMoine
Me too Joel!
Susan Christy
I love garlic! So naturally I would choose the Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Ragu.
Angela LeMoine
High fives for garlic!!! You can never have too much garlic
Nicole
Oh man! How delicious does this recipe look?! I love Ragu and the chunky garlic flavor sounds amazing!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you Nicole! These are so tasty and way easier then many would think! Such a great family meal!
gabriellecomp
Thick and Hearty Four Cheese sauce!
Angela LeMoine
I’ve heard GREAT things about that one!
Leigh Anne
I would love to buy all five but the first one I would go with is the Traditional Thick and Hearty. laborders2000@yahoo.com
Angela LeMoine
I like your thinking!