Classic Italian-American Stuffed Shells With Ricotta And Spinach Recipe

Recipe By Serious Eats

Italian-american stuffed shells, a classic baked pasta dish, are plump with a flavorful ricotta and spinach filling, coated in tomato sauce, and draped in melted mozzarella cheese. It's comfort food at its best.

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Ingredients for Classic Italian-American Stuffed Shells With Ricotta And Spinach Recipe

  • 1.50 ounce Dry jumbo pasta shells
  • As required Kosher salt
  • As required Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling and greasing the baking dish
  • 2.50 ounce Tender fresh greens, such as arugula, spinach, or a combination
  • 1/4 pound Good quality ricotta, such as calabro or from a local italian dairy
  • 3 ounce Fresh or low moisture mozzarella, shredded, divided
  • 1/2 ounce Grated parmigiano reggiano cheese, divided
  • 1/4 Medium clove garlic, minced
  • pinch Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • As required Freshly ground black pepper
Nutrition
value
219
calories per serving
4 g Fat13 g Protein45 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    4g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Carbs
    45g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    45g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    4g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    218mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    950mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    101mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    37mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    73mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    183mg
  • Selenium
    3mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Serious Eats