Simple Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    342 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Simple Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

This recipe for Simple Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Minimal ingredients make this easy to whip up. You can make ahead and pop in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 25 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • cup Parmesan, grated

filling

  • 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups part-skim ricotta
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Add the pasta, as well as a generous amount of salt, and stir.
  4. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 15 minutes.
  5. Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil. Set aside.
  6. Pour the marinara sauce into a 8”x 8” baking dish and move around to form an even coat.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients and stir together well. Season together with salt and pepper.
  8. Using a spoon, scoop a small amount of the filling and stuff into a pasta shell.
  9. Nestle the stuffed shell into the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shells until the baking dish is filled.
  10. Top the baking dish with a sprinkle of parmesan.
  11. Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the parmesan begins to bubble and lightly brown.
  13. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 453mg (19%) Potassium 530mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 6732IU (135%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 373mg (37%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 453mg 19%
Potassium 530mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 6732IU 135%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 373mg 37%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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