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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 342 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 25 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the pasta, as well as a generous amount of salt, and stir.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil. Set aside.
- Pour the marinara sauce into a 8”x 8” baking dish and move around to form an even coat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients and stir together well. Season together with salt and pepper.
- Using a spoon, scoop a small amount of the filling and stuff into a pasta shell.
- Nestle the stuffed shell into the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shells until the baking dish is filled.
- Top the baking dish with a sprinkle of parmesan.
- Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the parmesan begins to bubble and lightly brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.