Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce

Health score
4%
Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce
45 min.
6
149kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than these Cheese-Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce! This mouthwatering recipe is not only tasty but also healthy, with each serving containing only 149 calories. It's the perfect dish for those who want to enjoy a satisfying meal without compromising on their diet.

Prepared with a combination of fat-free or reduced-fat ricotta cheese, shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, these stuffed shells are sure to delight your taste buds. The ricotta cheese adds a creamy texture and rich flavor, while the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses provide a perfect balance of savory goodness.

To make this recipe, you'll need just a few simple ingredients and some basic equipment like a bowl, oven, and baking pan. In no time at all, you'll have a delicious and hearty meal that's ready to serve. So why wait? Give this recipe a try and enjoy the perfect blend of flavors and textures in every bite!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • cup whole-milk ricotta cheese fat free reduced-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 15 ounce tomatoes refrigerated
  • 0.5 cup parmesan shredded refrigerated
  • 12 jumbo shells dried whole-wheat prepared
  • cup mozzarella cheese shredded divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg and pepper in medium bowl. Stuff each shell evenly with cheese mixture; place in ungreased 12 x 7 1/2-inch baking dish.
  3. Pour sauce over shells.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories149kcal
Protein35.74%
Fat38.24%
Carbs26.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.33
Glycemic Load
1.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.1934782888578%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:149.44kcal
7.47%
Fat:6.16g
9.48%
Saturated Fat:3.55g
22.2%
Carbohydrates:9.44g
3.15%
Net Carbohydrates:8.29g
3.01%
Sugar:4.2g
4.66%
Cholesterol:55.17mg
18.39%
Sodium:640.01mg
27.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.96g
25.92%
Calcium:325.62mg
32.56%
Phosphorus:183.81mg
18.38%
Selenium:8.81µg
12.59%
Vitamin A:507.21IU
10.14%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.98%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.7%
Potassium:250.91mg
7.17%
Zinc:1.04mg
6.91%
Vitamin C:4.96mg
6.01%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.53%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.45%
Iron:0.97mg
5.39%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.37%
Magnesium:20.79mg
5.2%
Copper:0.1mg
5.09%
Fiber:1.15g
4.59%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.09%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.93%
Folate:12.93µg
3.23%
Vitamin K:2.59µg
2.46%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.92%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.76%
Source:Allrecipes