Baked Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells

Serves 4
Time 50 min
Baked Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells

This pasta dish will soon become a family favorite. In a hurry? Use a cup of thawed frozen spinach instead of fresh; just be sure to squeeze it well to remove any excess water. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    16jumbo pasta shells
    2 teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    8 ouncesbaby spinach
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1 cuppart-skim ricotta cheese
    8 ouncespart-skim mozzarella, shredded
    1egg, lightly beaten
    1 tablespoonchopped fresh basil
    1 1/2 cupsmarinara sauce
    2 tablespoonsgrated Parmigiano Reggiano

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Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.


Add pasta shells and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.


Drain well then toss with oil in a large bowl; set aside.


Preheat the oven to 375°F. Put spinach into a large skillet and drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons water.


Cover and cook over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until just wilted; drain well.


When cool enough to handle, squeeze to remove any excess water.


Chop spinach and transfer to a large bowl.


Add garlic, ricotta, mozzarella, egg and basil to make the filling.


Spread a few spoonfuls of marinara sauce in the bottom of a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the shells in a single layer.


Fill each shell with spinach mixture and arrange in the dish.


Pour remaining sauce over and around the stuffed shells and top with Parmigiano Reggiano.


Cover with foil and bake until hot throughout, 20 to 30 minutes, then uncover and continue baking until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

450

Total Fat

22g

Saturated Fat

10g

Cholesterol

110mg

Sodium

1060mg

Total Carbohydrate

36g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

29g

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