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Parmesan Kale Stuffed Shells

Jumbo shells are packed with garlicky kale, ricotta, Parmesan, lemon, and mozzarella, then baked in marinara.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

20 jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 cups ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 egg
3 cups chopped kale
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lemon zest
3 cups marinara sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the pasta shells in salted water until barely al dente, then drain and cool slightly.

Step 2

Cook the kale and garlic in the olive oil until the kale wilts, then let it cool and squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 3

Mix the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, cooked kale, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 4

Stir the dried oregano into the marinara, then spread some sauce in a baking dish.

Step 5

Fill the shells, arrange them in the dish, and top with the remaining sauce and mozzarella.

Step 6

Bake covered at 375 F until hot, then uncover and bake until bubbling and lightly browned.

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Servings

6

Timing

70 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Peanut-freeVegetarian