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Sweet Potato Stuffed Shells

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delicious vegetarian dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a sweet potato and ricotta mixture, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 medium sweet potato
  • 12 ounce pasta shells, jumbo
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 2 cup ricotta cheese, part skim milk
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel, raw
  • 1 medium lemon

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cook sweet potatoes until soft, then mash and cool. Cook pasta shells according to package and drain.
  • Chop spinach and mix with ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
  • Stuff shells with the mixture, place in a greased dish, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Serve with marinara or Alfredo sauce.

Notes

For a creamier filling, add a splash of milk to the ricotta mixture.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Potato