Ultimate Vegetable Stuffed Shells

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Ultimate Vegetable Stuffed Shells for a healthy and flavorful dinner
in Pasta

Prep

35 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 box jumbo pasta shells
1 jar pasta sauce , use your favorite ... I like mine with extra mushrooms , but anything you like
1 container cottage cheese , no low fat
6 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded ( for the shells )
6 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded ( for the topping )
1/3 cup parmesan cheese , grated
5 ounces fresh mushrooms , rough chopped
1 red pepper , rough chopped
2 zucchini , rough grated
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 large shallot , diced very fine
6 ounces fresh spinach
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
fresh ground pepper
kosher salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
400
Sugar
8g
Fat
20g
The Ultimate Vegetable Stuffed Shells are a brilliant take on the classic stuffed shells recipe that's traditionally filled with beef and cheese. This recipe features a mixture of vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, spinach, and olives, which are seasoned with garlic, basil, and rosemary, mixed with cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese, and stuffed in cooked jumbo pasta shells. The result is a flavor-packed dish that's both healthy and tasty. Try these Ultimate Vegetable Stuffed Shells tonight for a scrumptious and satisfying dinner that's sure to become a family favorite!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, drain and rinse under cold water, and set aside.
3.In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, 6 ounces mozzarella cheese (for the shells), parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper, and mix well.
4.Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
5.Add mushrooms, red pepper, zucchini, and shallot, and sauté until tender, for about 10 minutes.
6.Add chopped spinach to the skillet and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
7.Remove from heat, add Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, and mix well.
8.Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the vegetable mixture.
9.Pour a layer of your favorite pasta sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.
10.Arrange stuffed shells in the dish and sprinkle with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
11.Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
12.Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

The Ultimate Vegetable Stuffed Shells are a delicious and healthy dinner option that’s easy to prepare.
These shells are packed with veggies and cheese, and are a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.
Additionally, this recipe can be customized to include your favorite vegetables and flavors.

CONS

One serving of the Ultimate Vegetable Stuffed Shells contains around 400 calories, which might be high for some people on a low-calorie diet.
Also, the preparation time might be longer than usual if you’re not used to cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These stuffed shells contain a lot of vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, spinach, and olives which are loaded with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. The dish is also high in protein and calcium thanks to cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. In addition, this recipe is low in saturated fat and contains healthy fats from olives and cheese.

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