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A vibrant white plate featuring cheesy stuffed shells topped with bright green spinach and creamy ricotta, garnished with fresh herbs, set against a rustic wooden backdrop with a fork ready to dive in.

Healthy Spinach Ricotta Shells Delight

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A wholesome and easy-to-make dish of pasta shells filled with spinach and ricotta, baked to perfection for a satisfying dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 20 large pasta shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, chopped spinach, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
  4. Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
  5. Cover with remaining marinara sauce and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • You can add a pinch of crushed red pepper for spice.
  • Use fresh spinach for best flavor, or frozen spinach thawed and drained.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shell dish
  • Calories: 480 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg