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Pesto Stuffed Shells

Per 1 serving · 240 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
387
19%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    19g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    42g
    42% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    39% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Pesto Stuffed Shells (240 g) has 387 calories, with 19 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), Vitamin E (23% DV) and Vitamin K (53% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 31% and 30% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
161cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
37g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.5g
6.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein38%
  • Vitamin E23%
  • Vitamin K53%
  • Riboflavin (B2)22%
  • Niacin25%
  • Calcium34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber16%
  • Vitamin A18%
  • Vitamin B618%
  • Vitamin B1215%
  • Potassium12%
  • Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium31%
  • Saturated fat30%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, pesto, and egg until smooth. Roughly chop the spinach, fold it into the cheese mixture, and refrigerate until ready to fill.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo shells until just al dente, about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, rinse briefly under cool water, and toss lightly with the olive oil to prevent sticking.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of the pesto-cheese mixture.

  4. 4

    Spread one-third of the pasta sauce over the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the filled shells in a single snug layer, then pour the remaining sauce evenly over the top.

  5. 5

    Bake until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the centers are hot, about 30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (240 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A159 μg
18%
Vitamin C3 mg
3%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E3 mg
23%
Vitamin K63 μg
53%
Thiamine0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
22%
Niacin4 mg
25%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
18%
Folate (B9)32 μg
8%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
15%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
6%
Choline47 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium345 mg
34%
Iron2 mg
27%
Potassium541 mg
12%
Magnesium40 mg
9%
Phosphorus241 mg
34%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.1 mg
11%
Manganese0.2 mg
7%
Selenium16 μg
29%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene605 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride21 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene12,206 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol93 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.5 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

Burning 387 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 73min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 46min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 32min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 54min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pesto Stuffed Shells?

One serving of Pesto Stuffed Shells (1 serving) has 387 calories, which works out to 161 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Pesto Stuffed Shells high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Pesto Stuffed Shells keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pesto Stuffed Shells?

724 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Pesto Stuffed Shells?

6.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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