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Colorful image showing plated spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta shells arranged on a white ceramic dish. The shells are golden-brown with a creamy spinach and ricotta filling peeking out, topped with melted mozzarella and garnished with fresh basil leaves. The vibrant green of the spinach contrasts beautifully with the white ricotta and the golden edges of the pasta, styled simply with a light drizzle of olive oil and a side of cherry tomatoes.

Healthy Spinach Ricotta Pasta Shells Delight

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A flavorful, healthy vegetarian pasta dish featuring large pasta shells stuffed with a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 20 large pasta shells
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
  3. Mix sautéed spinach, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Stuff each shell with the spinach and ricotta mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard.
  • For a vegan version, use vegan ricotta and cheese substitutes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shell (about 150g)
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg