Veggie-Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Ingredients

  • 12 dry jumbo shell macaroni
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain again.
  2. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet cook carrots, zucchini, and onion in hot oil over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach; cook and stir 1 minute. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl.
  3. Stir ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup of the Italian-blend cheese, and salt into vegetable mixture. Spoon a rounded 2 Tbsp. filling into each pasta shell. Pour RAGU(R) Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce into skillet; place filled shells on sauce. Heat shells and sauce, covered, over medium heat 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

486 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.1g 20% DV
Total Fat 35.4g 45% DV
Carbs 35.3g 13% DV
Fiber 7.2g 26% DV
Sugar 14.2g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10229.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 896.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 973.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 285.3mg 22% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% 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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