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Heavenly Instant Pot Mozzarella-Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells

Name: Heavenly Instant Pot Mozzarella-Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 29 min
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 10 ounces fresh spinach; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 ¼ cups marinara sauce; 1 pound ricotta cheese; 1 ½ cups chicken broth

Sink your teeth into this heartwarming family favorite. Brimming with creamy ricotta, sautéed spinach, and melted gooey mozzarella, the pasta shells are made effortlessly in the Instant Pot to simplify your meal preparation. A homemade marinara sauce ties this glorious dish together into a perfectly...

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29 min

TOTAL TIME

1340

CALORIES

$4.05

PER SERVING

Heavenly Instant Pot Mozzarella-Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells

Ingredients

11 INGREDIENTS

4 SERVINGS

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cups shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

12 oz jumbo pasta shells

1 tsp salt

2 1/4 cups marinara sauce

1 lb ricotta cheese

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Directions

13 STEPS

20 min

PREP TIME

9 min

COOK TIME

29 min

TOTAL TIME

Set the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ function.

Pour olive oil into the pot, followed by the spinach. Stir until it wilts thoroughly.

Season the spinach with salt and pepper.

Transfer the sautéed spinach to a strainer, and ensure to drain any excess liquid.

In a separate bowl, prepare the filling by combining the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and drained spinach.

Using a spoon, generously stuff the uncooked jumbo pasta shells with this irresistible filling.

Once all shells are stuffed, lightly coat the Instant Pot liner with a non-stick spray.

Pour the chicken broth into the pot, then arrange the stuffed shells, stacking on top of one another if necessary.

Evenly distribute the marinara sauce across the shells, ensuring all are sufficiently covered to avoid hard shells after cooking.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and set the pressure to HIGH for 9 minutes.

Immediately release pressure (Quick Release) after the timer concludes.

Open the lid and evenly scatter the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the shells. Place the lid back on, with the pot turned off, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese over a period of about 3 minutes.

Remove the lid, reveal and serve your Heavenly Instant Pot Mozzarella-Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells in all its glory.

Health Info

Macros

103g

CARBS

81g

FAT

66g

PROTEIN

Contains these allergens

MILK

WHEAT