Spinach-Stuffed Shells


Serves: 10
Total Calories: 225

Ingredients

24 jumbo pasta shells, uncooked
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 (26-ounce) jars pasta sauce
1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook onion and spinach in olive oil for 10 minutes, or until onion is soft and translucent. Set aside. In a large bowl, blend together cream cheese, egg and seasonings; stir in cottage and Parmesan cheeses. Add onion mixture; mix well. Gently spoon mixture into shells. Arrange shells in a 13"x9" baking pan sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Spoon pasta sauce over shells, making sure all are covered. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 7 to 10 minutes, until cheese melts.

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Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 10
Total Calories: 225
Calories from Fat: 159

This Spinach-Stuffed Shells recipe is from the Weeknight Dinners Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.


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