Spinach-Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Spinach-Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x nonstick cooking spray; 1 cup onions chopped; 6 cups spinach chopped; 1 1/4 cups cabbage minced; 2 tablespoons white wine dry; ⅔ cup ricotta cheese part-skim; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves minced fresh; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper divided; 15 each pasta shells cooked; 10 1/2 ounces chicken broth; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground

Servings: persons

1 x nonstick cooking spray
1 cup onions chopped
6 cups spinach chopped
1 1/4 cups cabbage minced
2 tablespoons white wine dry
⅔ cup ricotta cheese part-skim
2 tablespoons parsley leaves minced fresh
1/4 teaspoon black pepper divided
15 each pasta shells cooked
10 1/2 ounces chicken broth
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground

1
Coat a large skillet with spray.
2
Place over medium heat until hot.
3
Add chopped onion and saute until tender.
4
Add spinach, cabbage and wine.
5
Saute 4 minutes.
6
Stir in ricotta cheese, parsley and 18 teaspoon pepper.
7
Saute 2 minutes.
8
Stuff each shell with 2 1/2 teaspoon spinach mixture.
9
Arrange in shallow baking dish coated with spray.
10
Set aside.
11
Combine remaining 18 teaspoon pepper, broth, tomato paste, salt and nutmegin a small bowl.
12
Spoon over shells.
13
Cover and bake at 350F (180C) for 30 min.
14
or until heated thoroughly.

1628

kcal

Calories

Fat

288

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x nonstick cooking spray, 1 cup onions chopped, 6 cups spinach chopped, 1 1/4 cups cabbage minced, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Ricotta Stuffed Shells falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach-Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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