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Pasta Shells Florentine

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
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Cuisine: ,
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Servings: 4
Calories: 480
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy spinach, mozzarella, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and nutmeg filling, placed in a baking dish, covered with jarred spaghetti sauce, sealed with foil, and baked at 375°F for 30–40 minutes. An easy, satisfying meatless main dish that looks more impressive than the effort required.

Ingredients
  • 10 oz. Frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 Cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 Egg white
  • 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 tsp. ¼ tsp. Nutmeg, ground
  • 16 Jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
  • 1 jar Spaghetti sauce
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2
    Squeeze all moisture from thawed spinach.
  3. 3
    Mix spinach, mozzarella, cottage cheese, egg white, Parmesan, and nutmeg together until well blended.
  4. 4
    Fill each cooked shell with a heaping tablespoon of the spinach mixture.
  5. 5
    Place stuffed shells in a 12×8-inch baking dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce over all the shells.
  6. 6
    Cover tightly with foil.
  7. 7
    Bake at 375°F for 30–40 minutes until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 720mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 10g
Protein 28g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Squeeze the spinach completely dry before mixing — excess moisture makes the filling watery and the shells soggy.

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