Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Shells

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Shells a try. For 63 cents per serving, this recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 118 calories. 9 people were glad they tried this recipe. Head to the store and pick up salt, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Will Cook for Smiles. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 41%, this dish is solid. Try Stuffed Shells with Spinach, Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, and Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells for similar recipes.

Servings: 12

 

Ingredients:

5-6 slices of bacon, crispy and chopped

1 Tbs minced fresh Parsley

8 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed

1 1/2 cups (2 if you like it saucy) of Marinara sauce

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping

12-14 pasta shells (you need 12 but cook a couple extra just in case some break)

8 oz Ricotta cheese

salt, pepper

1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, to mix in

Equipment:

mixing bowl

oven

casserole dish

Cooking instruction summary:

Cook the pasta shells according to the package, drain and set aside. (rinsing with cold water will help to keep the shells from sticking to each other)Preheat the oven to 350.In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, bacon pieces, parsley, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.Spread 1/2 cup of Marinara sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. (I used 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 size casserole dish)Carefully stuff the shells with the spinach/cheese mixture. Lay the shells in the casserole dish. It will fit 12.Spread the remaining Marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.Bake for 25-30 minutes.

 

Step by step:


1. Cook the pasta shells according to the package, drain and set aside. (rinsing with cold water will help to keep the shells from sticking to each other)Preheat the oven to 350.In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, bacon pieces, parsley, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.

2. Mix until evenly incorporated.

3. Spread 1/2 cup of Marinara sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. (I used 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 size casserole dish)Carefully stuff the shells with the spinach/cheese mixture. Lay the shells in the casserole dish. It will fit 1

4. Spread the remaining Marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes.


Nutrition Information:

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118k Calories
7g Protein
8g Total Fat
4g Carbs
6% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
118k
6%

Fat
8g
13%

  Saturated Fat
4g
26%

Carbohydrates
4g
1%

  Sugar
1g
2%

Cholesterol
22mg
7%

Sodium
541mg
24%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
7g
14%

Vitamin K
76µg
73%

Vitamin A
2527IU
51%

Calcium
141mg
14%

Selenium
8µg
12%

Phosphorus
107mg
11%

Manganese
0.18mg
9%

Folate
34µg
9%

Vitamin B2
0.13mg
8%

Vitamin E
1mg
7%

Magnesium
25mg
6%

Potassium
216mg
6%

Vitamin B6
0.1mg
5%

Zinc
0.76mg
5%

Iron
0.87mg
5%

Vitamin B12
0.27µg
4%

Vitamin C
3mg
4%

Fiber
1g
4%

Vitamin B3
0.82mg
4%

Copper
0.08mg
4%

Vitamin B1
0.06mg
4%

Vitamin B5
0.23mg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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