Veg Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Here's a recipe for a classic Italian-style Veg Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells:
Ingredients:
- 1 box jumbo pasta shells
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Drain the pasta shells and rinse them under cold water. Set them aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Spoon the spinach and ricotta mixture into the cooked pasta shells.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer on top of the sauce.
- Top the stuffed shells with more marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Veg Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the Veg Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells hot, garnished with additional chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Veg Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells!
Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.
Nutrition information
Based on the above ingredients, Here's the nutrient information for the recipe provided:
Serving size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 472
- Total fat: 20g
- Saturated fat: 12g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 698mg
- Total carbohydrate: 45g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Total sugars: 10g
- Protein: 27g
Note: The nutrient information may vary slightly depending on the specific brand of ingredients used and the exact method of preparation.