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Spinach-Stuffed Pasta Shells
Ingredients
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12
dried jumbo shell macaroni
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1
10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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2
eggs
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1
8 ounce package shredded Italian cheese blend (2 cups)
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1
cup ricotta cheese
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1
26 - 32 ounce jar pasta sauce
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, drain thawed spinach well, pressing out excess liquid.
2. For filling, in a medium bowl beat eggs. Stir in spinach, 1-1/2 cups of the Italian cheese blend, and the ricotta cheese. Spoon 2 rounded tablespoons of the filling into each jumbo shell. Place shells in 2-quart square baking dish. Pour pasta sauce over shells.
3. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven about 40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend before serving.
4. Makes 4 servings
From the Test Kitchen
- Make Ahead Tip Cover casserole with plastic wrap, then foil. Chill for up to 24 hours. To serve, remove plastic wrap; cover with foil. Bake chilled shells in a 375 degree F oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
(Spinach-Stuffed Pasta Shells)
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 592,
- Protein (gm) 34,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 52,
- Fat, total (gm) 31,
- Cholesterol (mg) 117,
- Saturated fat (gm) 14,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 3,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 12,
- Sugar, total (gm) 2,
- Vitamin A (IU) 10350,
- Vitamin C (mg) 34,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 1,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 77,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
- Sodium (mg) 2049,
- Potassium (mg) 112,
- Calcium (DV %) 576,
- Iron (DV %) 5,
- Vegetables () 2,
- Starch () 2,
- Other Carb () 2,
- Medium-Fat Meat () 4,
- Fat () 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Very easy to make! I halfed the recipe for 2 people and still could have made about 2 more shells. We had 4 each.
1/3/2012 12:31:15 PM Report AbuseSo Easy i dont follow the recipe anymore i just go for it and it still turns out great
3/1/2011 04:53:05 PM Report AbuseVery easy recipe! Although I did add a few personal touches, like a sprinkle of garlic salt, parsley, parmesan cheese and used mozzarella instead of the italian blend. Don't forget about garlic bread too! Yum! Thanks.
2/3/2010 08:46:30 PM Report AbuseWhole family really enjoys this dish... healthy & tasty!
10/26/2009 10:10:55 PM Report Abuse