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Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce⏱ 65 min total
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Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce

Per 1 serving · 364 g · 14 ingredients

Calories
411
21%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    33g
    31% of calories
  • Carbs
    34g
    32% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    36% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce (364 g) has 411 calories, with 33 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (36% of calories). It is high in protein (67% DV), dietary fiber (20% DV) and Vitamin A (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 22%, 39% and 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
113cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8.1g
Net carbs
29g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.5g
5.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein67%
  • Dietary fiber20%
  • Vitamin A40%
  • Vitamin C21%
  • Vitamin K115%
  • Thiamine64%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E14%
  • Choline14%
  • Potassium15%
  • Magnesium17%
  • Manganese17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium22%
  • Saturated fat39%
  • Cholesterol33%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Cook the jumbo shells according to the package directions until al dente.

  2. 2

    In a pan, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil, then simmer covered on low for about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, spinach, mozzarella, and parmesan.

  4. 4

    Fill each cooked shell with about 2 heaping tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Place in a large baking dish with a layer of sauce at the bottom.

  5. 5

    Top the shells with half of the sauce, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve with additional sauce on top.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (364 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A361 μg
40%
Vitamin C19 mg
21%
Vitamin D0.5 μg
3%
Vitamin E2 mg
14%
Vitamin K138 μg
115%
Thiamine1 mg
64%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
34%
Niacin5 mg
31%
Vitamin B61 mg
50%
Folate (B9)83 μg
21%
Vitamin B121 μg
44%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
21%
Choline77 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium533 mg
53%
Iron3 mg
40%
Potassium698 mg
15%
Magnesium72 mg
17%
Phosphorus432 mg
62%
Zinc3 mg
31%
Copper0.2 mg
24%
Manganese0.4 mg
17%
Selenium32 μg
59%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene2,828 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride6 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.1 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene3,044 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol126 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

Burning 411 calories

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

  • 78min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 49min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 34min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 58min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce?

One serving of Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce (1 serving) has 411 calories, which works out to 113 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce high in protein?

Yes. It has 33 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (8.1 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 32% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce?

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

How much sugar is in Spinach Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce?

5.3 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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