Stuffed Shells Recipe
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Stuffed Shells Recipe
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Delicious Stuffed Shells with Cottage Cheese are protein-packed, vegetarian, and the perfect dinner for comfort food lovers!
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Ingredients
- 20 jumbo pasta shells (or use gluten-free pasta shells, such as Tinkyada shells.)
- 4 ounces fresh baby spinach (2 packed cups chopped)
- 16 ounces 2% cottage cheese (I like Good Culture, drained 2 cups*)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pesto (prepared or homemade)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for the pasta water)
- 2 ¼ cups marinara sauce (homemade or jarred, plus more for serving)
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded )
- chopped fresh basil or parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the spinach in a large pot with 3 tablespoons of water, cover and let the spinach steam for 1 minute, stirring, until the spinach is wilted. Transfer to a strainer and squeeze out the excess water and chop the spinach.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta shells according to package directions, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and keep them separate to prevent them from sticking together.
- Meanwhile, while the noodles cook, in a large bowl combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, pesto, egg and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix in the spinach and mix well.
- Ladle about 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons of the filling and place in the dish, cut side up. Ladle the remaining sauce over the shells and top each one with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil without touching the cheese and bake for 40 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with more marinara on the side, if desired.
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Notes
- *If you prefer to use ricotta cheese, I recommend Polly-o. Simply swap it for the same amount.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4shells
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
43.5g
(15%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5.5g
(28%)
Cholesterol
68.5mg
(23%)
Sodium
1019.5mg
(42%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4shells | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 43.5g | 15% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 68.5mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1019.5mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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