Description
A delightful recipe for creamy baked lobster stuffed shells, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped lobster meat and spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir in the lobster and spinach mixture until well combined.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the lobster and cheese mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat ricotta cheese and use less mozzarella.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg