
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
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
Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 375 °F. Lightly coat a 13x9x2 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
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.
Add the cottage cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, oregano, and pepper to the spinach. Stir to mix thoroughly.
Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Add water and stir into the mix.
Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each uncooked pasta shell and arrange in a single layer over top.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce.
Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour or until shells are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Try this recipe for a potluck or make-ahead dinner. If desired, refrigerate the ready-to-bake casserole.
To lower sodium, use reduced sodium spaghetti sauce.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/8 of recipe (235g)
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 246 |
Total Fat | 7 g |
Saturated Fat | 3 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
α-Linolenic Acid | 0.2 g |
Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
Cholesterol | 17 mg |
Carbohydrates | 29 g |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
Total Sugars | 7 g |
Added Sugars included | 1 g |
Protein | 16 g |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 266 mg |
Potassium | 439 mg |
Sodium | 332 mg |
Copper | 195 mcg |
Iron | 2 mg |
Magnesium | 58 mg |
Phosphorus | 257 mg |
Selenium | 26 mcg |
Zinc | 1 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 236 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.7 mg |
Vitamin C | 2 mg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Vitamin E | 3 mg |
Vitamin K | 161 mcg |
Folate | 121 mcg DFE |
Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
Riboflavin | 0.3 mg |
Niacin | 5 mg |
Choline | 32 mg |
Source:
- Spend Smart. Eat Smart, Adapted from Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells
- Iowa State University Extension