Pasta Shells

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy pasta shells stuffed with mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, topped with a savory meat sauce, perfect for comforting family dinners or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box giant shells
  • 1 lb shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 32 oz Prego sauce

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  2. Add the Prego sauce to the cooked meat and simmer.
  3. Cook the pasta shells in boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  4. Prepare the stuffing by mixing ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and the egg.
  5. Stuff each cooked shell with the cheese mixture and place in a baking dish.
  6. Pour the meat sauce over the stuffed shells.
  7. Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

277 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.8g 28% DV
Total Fat 14.1g 18% DV
Carbs 23.9g 9% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 280.8mg 12% DV
Potassium 304.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 110.5mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 287.3mg 22% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

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

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