Basil Stuffed Shells

Name: Basil Stuffed Shells
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basil, finely chopped; 2 eggs, beaten well; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 20 large pasta shells; 2 cups tomato sauce

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Ingredients

1 cup basil, finely chopped ⓘ
2 eggs, beaten well ⓘ
2 cups ricotta cheese ⓘ
2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated ⓘ
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
20 large pasta shells ⓘ
2 cups tomato sauce ⓘ

Instructions

Mix the beaten eggs with the ricotta, parmesan and basil.
Add seasonings and adjust to taste.
Cook large pasta shells in 6 quarts boiling water till just tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Stuff each shell with about 3 tbsp of filling and place in a casserole dish.
Top with tomato sauce.
Bake in a preheated 375° oven for about 25 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

376 kcal 19% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.2g 32% DV

Total Fat 14.7g 19% DV

Carbs 46.8g 17% DV

Fiber 6g 21% DV

Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10082.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 577.3mg 12% DV

Cholesterol 81.8mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 128.5mcg 14% DV

Vitamin C 7.1mg 8% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 408.3mg 31% DV

Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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