Hi friend! If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner for two that’s comforting, flavorful, and secretly packed with veggies, these Sneaky Stuffed Shells for Two are a perfect fit. This small‑batch pasta bake features tender jumbo shells filled with a creamy ricotta mixture enhanced with finely chopped spinach — a hidden ingredient that adds nutrition without changing the classic stuffed‑shells taste. It’s an ideal recipe for couples, solo cooks, or anyone wanting a cozy, oven‑baked pasta dish with a wholesome twist. This dish freezes beautifully and I will give you air fryer as well as oven directions in the recipe below.
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I do have a few other stuffed shells recipes here on my website. The Crockpot Stuffed Shells recipe can be found here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/stuffed-shells-and-cheese-for-one-in-the-crockpot/ The Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells can be found here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/chicken-alfredo-stuffed-shells-for-two/
Here is the recipe!
Small Batch Sneaky Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
- 12 Uncooked Jumbo Shells
- 2 Cloves of Garlic minced
- 1 Egg
- 1 c Ricotta Cheese
- 1/2 c Finely Chopped Spinach
- 1/2 lb Ground Beef
- 1 1/2 Italian Blend Cheese
- 2 c Marinara Sauce
- 1 t Greek Seasoning Blend
- 1/8 t Salt
- 1/8 t Pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and add 1 clove of minced garlic to it and set to the side
- Par boil your jumbo shells (about 7-9 minutes)
- Make your ricotta mixture by mixing together the ricotta, egg, spinach, seasonings and 1/2 c of the cheese
- Add 1 c of the marinara sauce to the ground beef mixture and place in the bottom of a greased casserole dish
- Fill the jumbo shells with the ricotta mixture and place the stuffed shells into the casserole dish on top of the ground beef mixture
- Once all of your shells are stuffed and in the casserole dish top with the remaining marinara sauce and cheese.
- Bake at 400 for 20 minutes
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Greek Seasoning Blend
Ingredients
- 2 T Oregano
- 2 T Basil
- 1 T Garlic Powder
- 1 T Onion Powder
- 1 t Salt
- 1 t Pepper
Instructions
- Combine all spices and store in an airtight container.
If you make this one or have any questions, let me know. I’m here to help!
Have a wonderful day!
