Eggless Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you use ricotta without egg? ›

Ricotta is a bit iffy, but it's okay if it's very fresh and top quality. The white sauce (bechamel) is sufficient to bind the filling without adding eggs. If you're not using bechamel in your lasagna, you're missing a seriously creamy component.

Fresh & Easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells (2 shella) contains 25g total carbs, 23g net carbs, 12g fat, 14g protein, and 260 calories.

Stuffed Shells, Cheese-filled, With Meat Sauce (1 shell (jumbo)) contains 13g total carbs, 12.1g net carbs, 5.9g fat, 8g protein, and 137 calories.

Of course you don't need the egg and can leave it out altogether and your lasagna will be fine but may not cut into perfect pieces. Personally, I much prefer adding a whole egg to the ricotta. To me, ricotta alone is too gritty, and, blending in egg binds the ricotta with creaminess.

Compared to most cheeses, ricotta is a healthier choice because it contains less salt and fat - 10 per cent fat, of which 6 per cent is saturated. It's light and creamy with a slightly grainy texture and delicate flavour that can be used on its own or in sweet and savoury dishes.

Nutrition summary:

There are 258 calories in 2 Meatless Cheese Filled Stuffed Shells with Tomato Sauce. Calorie breakdown: 37% fat, 42% carbs, 21% protein.

Like most leftovers, your stuffed shells should last for three to four days in a fridge set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower . If you can't eat the extra stuffed shells so soon, put them in the freezer set at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and they will stay fresh for four months.

Are stuffed shells bad for cholesterol? ›

One serving of stuffed shell (3.5 oz / 100g) has 141 calories (60 calories from fat). One serving has 6.6 total fat (2.3 saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 304mg potassium and 6.6g total carbohydrates.

Olive Garden Pasta Three-cheese Giant Stuffed Shells (1 serving) contains 92g total carbs, 89g net carbs, 98g fat, 64g protein, and 1480 calories.

I often serve these stuffed shells with my Homemade Caesar Salad, but my Arugula Salad, Beet Salad, or Simple Green Salad would also pair well with this recipe. And when it comes to bread, you really can't go wrong! Stick with a crusty loaf, or make rosemary focaccia, garlic knots, or dinner rolls. Enjoy!

There are 380 calories in 3 Cheese Filled Stuffed Shells. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Shrimp shell is a part rich in lean protein, healthy fats and minerals but often overlooked. Regular consumption of shellfish can boost immunity, aid in weight loss, and promote brain and heart health.

It can also be eaten by itself, perhaps accompanied by honey or jam, or spread on fresh, warm bread. Made from the leftover curds from cheese making, ricotta is a prime example of the Italian tradition of never throwing anything away.

Fresh ricotta is fluffy, creamy, spreadable. It can be spooned into a dish and baked in the oven to become baked ricotta. The top browns and is slightly crusty and toasted and the middle is warm and creamy. Fresh ricotta can also be baked into dishes or used as an ingredient in baked goods.

The liquid whey left over from making ricotta is really healthy. Cover and refrigerate it to use in breads, soups, and smoothies instead of milk or water. You can also use it instead of water when cooking pasta or rice. Or, if you're really adventurous, try drinking it plain (you'll make your great-grandma proud).

Whole Milk (not ultra pasteurized!): I recommend whole cow's milk for creamy flavor and texture. Alternatively, 2% or 1% milk can be used; but the final result will not be as creamy. Ultra pasteurized milk does not work for homemade ricotta. It won't curdle properly.