Description
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells are a delightful comfort food that combines perfectly cooked pasta shells with a rich and savory filling of mushrooms, garlic, and creamy cheeses. Topped with melted Parmesan, these stuffed shells create a warm embrace on cold nights or any special gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe will impress your family and friends alike, transforming a simple dinner into a celebratory feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chopped mushrooms until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and spinach; cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix sautéed ingredients with cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stuff each shell with the mixture and place in a greased baking dish. Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg