Vegetable Stuffed Shells

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy vegetable stuffed shells feature tender pasta filled with spinach, carrots, and ricotta, topped with marinara and melted cheese—perfect for family dinners and veggie lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp margarine
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 package chopped spinach, cooked
  • 1/4 tsp basil
  • 8 jumbo shells, cooked and drained
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
  • 4 to 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray an 8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large skillet, melt margarine and add chopped onion.
  4. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Add shredded carrots, cooked spinach, and basil; cook for another 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup ricotta cheese.
  7. Stuff the vegetable mixture into cooked and drained jumbo shells.
  8. Place stuffed shells into the prepared baking dish.
  9. Cover with spaghetti sauce and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

590 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.9g 28% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 54.5g 20% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 13.6g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 770.5mg 34% DV
Potassium 1086.5mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 23.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1100.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 15.8mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 366.8mg 28% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % 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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