Marinara Cream Spinach Stuffed Shells

Name: Marinara Cream Spinach Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: • 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained; • 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped; • 8 oz cream cheese, softened; • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese; • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; • 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese; • 1½ cups cubed Velveeta cheese; • 1½ cups heavy cream; • 1 cup whole milk; • 4 Tbsp butter; • 4 Tbsp all purpose flour; • 1 tsp salt; • ½ tsp white pepper; • 2 tsp garlic powder; • 2 tsp onion powder; • 1 tsp paprika; • 2½ tsp Italian seasoning; • 2 cups marinara sauce

Apr 12, 2026

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Tricia Voyles

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“The Lord is my strength. ” – Psalm 28:7

Jumbo pasta shells filled with spinach and a five-cheese blend, baked in a luscious marinara cream sauce until golden and bubbling. The best of red sauce and white sauce in one dish.

Ingredients

20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1½ cups cubed Velveeta cheese
1½ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp white pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
2½ tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

Prepare cheese sauce. Combine spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan.

Fold 1 cup cheese sauce into mixture. Spread marinara in baking dish.

Stuff shells and place over sauce. Top with remaining cheese sauce.

Bake covered 25 minutes at 375°. Uncover and bake 10 minutes.

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