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A vibrant plate of cooked large pasta shells filled with creamy spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with melted cheese and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a rustic white plate with a green leafy background and a drizzle of tomato sauce.

Healthy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells for a Nutritious Veggie Dinner

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These healthy spinach and ricotta stuffed shells are a simple, cheesy, and nutritious vegetarian dinner, baked to perfection and topped with fresh herbs.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 20 large pasta shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup cooked spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill each shell with the spinach and ricotta mixture, then place in a baking dish.
  4. Spoon marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
  • Use fresh spinach for best results or frozen spinach thawed and drained.
  • If desired, top with additional mozzarella or Parmesan cheese before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shell
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg