YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Baked Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Enjoy a comforting dish of jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy blend of part-skim ricotta, fresh spinach, and a hint of shredded mozzarella, all baked in a savory marinara sauce. Accented by a boost of protein from egg whites, this dish brings wholesome flavors and textures in every bite.
INGREDIENTS
3 jumbo pasta shells (approx 60g)
1 cup fresh spinach (approx 30g)
0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese (124g)
0.25 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella (28g)
0.5 cup marinara sauce (125g)
2 egg whites (approx 66g total)
1 garlic clove
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cook the jumbo pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and egg whites. Finely chop the garlic and roughly chop the spinach; stir these into the cheese mixture along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta-spinach mixture.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the top to slightly brown.
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm.