Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel★ 4.7 (32)
Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Shells
NUTRITION · PER SERVING90M COOK
CAL 17%·PRO 33%
CARBS 36G43% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC24G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 15G41% OF CAL
8G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Large pasta shells filled with a savory ricotta, egg, and herb mixture, baked in a rich tomato sauce with mozzarella cheese. A comforting, vegetarian Italian-style main dish.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 cups homemade or store-bought ricotta cheese (see note)
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- Fresh basil for topping (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 90M
CAL 17%·PRO 33%
CARBS 36G43% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC24G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 15G41% OF CAL
8G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 1h 10m
- Sodium
- 708mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
- Added sugar
- ≥0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 665mg
- Calcium
- 345mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 708MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.