Super-Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package 5-cheese Italian cheese blend, shredded
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook shells according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Coat 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  4. Combine sauce and tomatoes with their juice; spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture in baking dish.
  5. Combine ricotta, 1 cup cheese blend, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  6. Spoon mixture into shells; place in baking dish.
  7. Top with remaining sauce mixture; cover with foil.
  8. Bake 45 minutes.
  9. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese blend.
  10. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
  11. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  12. If desired, garnish with basil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

576 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 34.4g 69% DV
Total Fat 6.7g 9% DV
Carbs 110.4g 40% DV
Fiber 25.9g 92% DV
Sugar 5.7g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10229.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2398mg 51% DV
Cholesterol 69.5mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 105mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 45.7mg 51% DV
Calcium 1249.3mg 96% DV
Iron 34.7mg 100% DV

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

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