YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Creamy Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Enjoy these comforting stuffed shells filled with a creamy blend of part-skim ricotta, savory spinach, and tender shredded chicken breast. Enhanced with a touch of egg and parmesan for extra richness, all nestled in al dente jumbo pasta shells and topped with a lightly seasoned tomato sauce. A perfect balance of flavor and nourishment for a satisfying meal.
INGREDIENTS
5 jumbo pasta shells (70g cooked equivalent per serving)
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese (120g) per serving
1 cup cooked spinach (40g)
2 oz shredded chicken breast (56g)
1/4 egg (approx. 13g)
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (5g)
1/4 cup low-sugar tomato sauce (60g)
1 clove minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp dried basil
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in a small amount of olive oil until fragrant. Add the cooked spinach and warm through. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and dried basil.
In a large bowl, combine the part-skim ricotta cheese, cooked spinach and garlic mixture, shredded chicken breast, beaten egg (using about 1/4 of a whole egg per serving, mixed in across the batch), and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
Fill each cooked pasta shell with the creamy ricotta-spinach-chicken mixture.
Spread a thin layer of low-sugar tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and spoon a little extra tomato sauce over the top of each shell.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the top to lightly brown.
Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes before serving.