NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

3 pieces jumbo pasta shells

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and boil the jumbo pasta shells in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles.

• 3

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet with the beef and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the leaves are just wilted.

• 4

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef and spinach mixture with the ricotta cheese, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Spread half of the marinara sauce onto the bottom of a small baking dish.

• 6

  Stuff each cooked pasta shell generously with the beef and ricotta mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.

• 7

  Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the grated parmesan cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 15 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is lightly melted.