Spinach-Pork Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
- 6 uncooked jumbo pasta shells ⓘ
- 1/4 pound ground pork ⓘ
- 4 cups water ⓘ
- 3 cups torn fresh spinach ⓘ
- 1 egg, lightly beaten ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream ⓘ
- 1 garlic clove, minced ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper ⓘ
- 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add spinach; boil for 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Drain and squeeze dry; chop the spinach.
- In a bowl, combine the pork, spinach, egg, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, cream, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Drain shells; stuff with the pork mixture. Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish.
- Place stuffed shells in dish; drizzle with remaining spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
684
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
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).