Baked Stuffed Shells with Marinara

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Baked Stuffed Shells with Marinara is a classic Italian-American comfort food, featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce, and baked until bubbly and golden. It typically combines pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce for a hearty and satisfying meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat from the cheese filling, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pasta. A typical serving provides a good source of calcium, protein, and lycopene from the tomato sauce, with a calorie range of approximately 400-500 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	750 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin A	15% DV
Vitamin C	10% DV
Lycopene	5 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved staple in Italian-American home cooking, often served at family gatherings and holidays. Nutritionally, the combination of protein-rich ricotta and lycopene-rich tomato sauce offers a balanced mix of muscle-building and antioxidant benefits.