Vegetarian Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box (12 Oz. Box) Large Pasta Shells; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 8 ounces, weight Baby Bella Mushrooms; 12 ounces, weight Spinach; 16 ounces, weight Part Skim Ricotta; 1 whole Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1 pinch Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper To Taste; 1 can (26 Oz. Can) Your Favorite Tomato Sauce; 16 ounces, weight Shredded Mozzarella

Servings: persons

1 box (12 Oz. Box) Large Pasta Shells
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 ounces, weight Baby Bella Mushrooms
12 ounces, weight Spinach
16 ounces, weight Part Skim Ricotta
1 whole Large Egg
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper To Taste
1 can (26 Oz. Can) Your Favorite Tomato Sauce
16 ounces, weight Shredded Mozzarella

1
Cook the shells according to directions on the box.
2
Saute onions and garlic in oil.
3
Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
4
Wilt in spinach.
5
Set aside and let cool.
6
In a BIG bowl, mix ricotta, egg, nutmeg and salt and pepper.
7
Add cooled veggie mixture and stir well.
8
The fun part is spooning the mixture into the shells.
9
Dont be afraid to get messy or throw away shells that break.
10
Pour tomato sauce into a large glass dish to just coat the bottom.
11
Place in shells.
12
I really stuff them in there, but I can never fit the whole box.
13
Cover shells with sauce and cheese.
14
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
15
Enjoy.

775

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* 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 box (12 Oz. Box) Large Pasta Shells, 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Vegetarian Stuffed Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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