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Roasted Tomato & Ricotta Spinach Pesto Stuffed Shells

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Servings 21 stuffed shells,
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 21 large pasta shells
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes I used heirloom
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1 cup ricotta I used part skim
  • 2 oz herbed goat cheese broken into chunks
  • 2 oz mozzarella shredded
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pignolia nuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic quartered
  • 1/2 TSP salt
  • 1/4 TSP pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss in a bowl with 1 TBSP of the olive oil, 1/4 TSP salt and 1/8 TSP pepper. Place in a baking dish and roast for 45 minutes, or until softened and juicy.
  • While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta shells al dente according to package directions. Once they're finished cooking, drain the shells and allow them to cool down.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pesto by combining the spinach, goat cheese, garlic, pignolia nuts, basil, and remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process together until smooth. Add in the ricotta, and pulse a couple of times until mixed together.
  • Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Once the tomatoes are roasted and the pasta is cooked and cooled, begin assembling the shells by spooning a large spoonful of prepared pesto + a spoonful of roasted tomatoes into each shell. Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
  • Spread the remaining roasted tomatoes evenly around the baking dish and over the shells.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over top of the stuffed shells.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 3gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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