Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Ingredients

32 jumbo pasta shells

2 cups ricotta cheese

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fennel seed

2 teaspoons dried basil

4 cloves garlic

minced

salt and pepper to taste

3 ½ cups spaghetti sauce

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil gently place pasta shells in boiling water; bring water back to boil. Cook until noodles are just tender; drain well.

Step 3

Squeeze spinach dry. Combine spinach ricotta 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese fennel basil and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 5

Fill each pasta shell with the spinach cheese mixture. Arrange the shells filling side up in the baking dish. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the shells.

Step 6

Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven until heated through; about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 702.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33g 66%

Carbohydrates: 94.9g 31%

Dietary Fiber: 10.2g 41%

Sugars: 15.7g

Fat: 21.3g 33%

Saturated Fat: 11g 55%

Cholesterol: 59.4mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 7210IU 144%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.2mg 148%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 20.2mg 34%

Folate: 362.7mcg 91%

Calcium: 531.1mg 53%

Iron: 7.5mg 42%

Magnesium: 177.8mg 64%

Potassium: 1315.1mg 37%

Sodium: 1004mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 191.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.