Shrimp and Ricotta Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells Recipe

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Shrimp and Ricotta Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells
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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta shells as per the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Cool the pasta shells in cold water and drain well again. Set aside.
  2. Set 24 of the shrimp aside in a small bowl and refrigerate until needed. Coursely chop the remaining shrimp and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the ricotta, pesto, eggs, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F Pour the jar of pasta sauce into a large, wide baking dish; stir in the reserved pasta cooking liquid. Spoon the ricotta/shrimp mixture into the pasta shells and set them on top of the pasta sauce. Set a whole shrimp on top of each shell. Sprinkle the shells with the 1 cup mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more, or until the tops are golden and the sauce is bubbling.
  4. Suggested serving size is 4 shells each.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 244.61 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.63g 19%
Cholesterol 142.8mg 48%
Sodium 521.69mg 22%
Potassium 186.88mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.74g 3%
Sugars 0.93g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 24.69g 49%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 404.8mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.88 Kcal (954 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.77g 19%
Cholesterol 133.03mg 48%
Sodium 486mg 22%
Potassium 174.1mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.21g 3%
Sugars 0.87g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 23g 49%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 377.1mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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