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🍝 Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells: A Classic Italian Delight 🇮🇹
Indulge in a healthy and satisfying Italian meal with these Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells! Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy spinach and ricotta mixture, baked in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. A perfect dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
Lizzie
Content Writer & Community Manager at Accent Health
May 18, 2023By
Lizzie
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Published On May 18, 2023
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir in the spinach until well combined.
- Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- Stuff each pasta shell with a generous spoonful of the spinach and ricotta mixture, and place the shells in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm.
Savor a healthy and delicious Italian meal with these Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions! 🍝🇮🇹🌟
Nutrition Facts
(Per Serving)445
Calories
18g
Fat
46g
Carbs
26g
Protein
| Total Carbohydrate: | 46g |
| Protein: | 26g |
| Total Fat: | 18g |
| Saturated Fat: | 9g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 75mg |
| Sodium: | 850mg |
| Potassium: | 610mg |
| Dietary Fiber: | 5g |
| Sugars: | 7g |
| Vitamin A: | 7700IU |
| Vitamin C: | 15mg |
| Calcium: | 420mg |
| Iron: | 3mg |
Values in % are Percent Daily Value (%DV)
