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Stuffed Pasta Shells

Spinach, a mixture of low-fat cheeses, and herbs combine for a delicious filling in these stuffed shells.

  • 8 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 12 ounces cottage cheese, low-fat
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, part skim shredded
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jar light tomato basil pasta sauce, low-sodium
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 ounces pasta shells, uncooked

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Lightly coat a 13x9x2 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

3

Drain spinach by placing in a sieve or colander over the sink, or in a bowl and pressing with a spool to remove as much liquid as possible, or squeeze out liquid with clean hands. Place spinach in medium bowl.

4

Add the cottage cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, oregano, and pepper to the spinach. Stir to mix thoroughly.

5

Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Add water and stir into the mix.

6

Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each uncooked pasta shell and arrange in a single layer over top.

7

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce.

8

Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour or until shells are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

9

Try this recipe for a potluck or make-ahead dinner. If desired, refrigerate the ready-to-bake casserole.

10

To lower sodium, use reduced sodium spaghetti sauce.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/8 of recipe (235g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories246
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol17 mg
Carbohydrates29 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars7 g
Added Sugars included1 g
Protein16 g
Minerals
Calcium266 mg
Potassium439 mg
Sodium332 mg
Copper195 mcg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium58 mg
Phosphorus257 mg
Selenium26 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A236 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Vitamin B120.7 mg
Vitamin C2 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E3 mg
Vitamin K161 mcg
Folate121 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg
Niacin5 mg
Choline32 mg

Source:

  • Spend Smart. Eat Smart, Adapted from Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells
  • Iowa State University Extension