Broccoli-Stuffed Shells

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

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.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp margarine
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups chopped, cooked broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes with puree
  • 1 envelope Hidden Valley Ranch original salad dressing mix

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small skillet, melt margarine over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion; cook until tender but not browned.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. In a large bowl, stir together Ricotta cheese and egg.
  6. Add cooked, chopped broccoli and shredded Monterey Jack cheese; mix well.
  7. Cook jumbo pasta shells in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes until tender but firm; drain.
  8. Rinse shells in cold water; drain again.
  9. Stuff each shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of broccoli-cheese mixture.
  10. Arrange stuffed shells in a baking dish.
  11. Pour crushed tomatoes with puree over the shells.
  12. Sprinkle with Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix.
  13. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 29.4g 38% DV
Carbs 43.2g 16% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 657.5mg 29% DV
Potassium 488.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 81.8mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 95.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 14.5mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 344.8mg 27% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

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

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