Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Ingredients

  • 35 jumbo pasta shells
  • 30 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 whole egg
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain shells.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, egg, salt and nutmeg until combined.
  3. Stuff into cooked and drained pasta shells.
  4. Layer in baking pan with your favorite pasta sauce and top with remaining mozzarella.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

345 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11g 22% DV
Total Fat 18.2g 23% DV
Carbs 36.2g 13% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9957.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 326.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 92.8mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 334.8mg 26% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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