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Colorful plate featuring creamy spinach and ricotta stuffed shells with melted cheese topping, garnished with fresh basil on a rustic wooden surface

Healthy Spinach Ricotta Shells Delight

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A delicious and healthy dish of spinach and ricotta stuffed shells baked with cheese, perfect for a quick and veggie-rich dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup cooked spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine ricotta, chopped spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in a greased baking dish.
  5. Top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

You can prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate. For a vegan version, substitute ricotta with vegan cheese and use plant-based mozzarella.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg