Anthony's Favorite Stuffed Shells Lite Bleu Recipe

Craving comfort food without the guilt? This Lite Bleu recipe is a lighter, healthier twist on a classic! We've dramatically reduced the calories, fat, and carbs from the original recipe (656 calories, 34.4g fat, 47.7g carbs down!), creating a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for weight loss. Enjoy all the flavor of stuffed shells with significantly fewer calories. This complete meal is part of our weight loss diet plan – discover more healthy recipes on our homepage!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 226.4 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Anthony's Favorite Stuffed Shells Lite Bleu

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How to Make Anthony's Favorite Stuffed Shells Lite Bleu

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
  6. Spoon the meat mixture into the cooked pasta shells.
  7. Place the stuffed shells in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the marinara sauce and lite bleu cheese. Pour the sauce over the stuffed shells.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the shells are heated through.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

32g

Carbs

3g