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Enjoy a bowl of tasty Cheese and Vegetable Stuffed Shells this week!

Vegetable Stuffed Shells

Delicious vegetarian stuffed shells are filled with carrots, spinach, peppers, and ricotta cheese for a tasty and healthier shell.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 30 Jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1/2 c. broccoli chopped
  • 6 oz. spinach chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 c. low fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 4 c. pasta sauce
  • 1 c. mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and set the shells on a cookie sheet.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, pepper, onion, and broccoli to the pan and saute for 5 minutes. Add in the spinach and garlic and cook for 5 additional minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Pour the vegetables into a large bowl and add in the ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Pour 1 cup of sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Put 2 tablespoons of the cheese and vegetable mix inside each shell and place it in the pan.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over top of the shells and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 additional minutes.
  • Remove from oven and enjoy.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe