Broccoli-Stuffed Shells
Broccoli-Stuffed Shells feature tender pasta shells filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, broccoli, and Monterey Jack cheese, baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. This comforting dish combines cheesy goodness with healthy greens, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests who enjoy hearty, vegetable-filled pasta recipes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small skillet, melt margarine over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion; cook until tender but not browned.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, stir together Ricotta cheese and egg.
- Add cooked, chopped broccoli and shredded Monterey Jack cheese; mix well.
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes until tender but firm; drain.
- Rinse shells in cold water; drain again.
- Stuff each shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of broccoli-cheese mixture.
- Arrange stuffed shells in a baking dish.
- Pour crushed tomatoes with puree over the shells.
- Sprinkle with Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
492
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).