Stuffed Shells with Spinach, Ricotta, and Cottage Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Stuffed Shells with Spinach, Ricotta, and Cottage Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo pasta shells

1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

4 tablespoons water

1 pound cottage cheese

1 cup ricotta cheese

½ cup Parmesan cheese

½ cup chopped onion

1 egg

6 cloves garlic

finely chopped

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

salt and ground black pepper to taste

4 cups pasta sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite 7 to 8 minutes; do not overcook. Drain and rinse shells with cold water.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Place frozen spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and add water. Heat in the microwave for 4 minutes. Stir and allow to cool. Squeeze spinach dry and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 4

Add cottage cheese ricotta cheese Parmesan cheese onion egg garlic oregano basil nutmeg salt and pepper to the bowl with the spinach and mix well.

Step 5

Pour and spread 1/2 to 3/4 cup pasta sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Fill each cooked pasta shell with spinach mixture and arrange filled-side up in the baking dish keeping 1/2 inch between shells. Carefully pour remaining sauce on top of shells and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly about 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Stuffed Shells with Spinach, Ricotta, and Cottage Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 512

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.6g 57%

Carbohydrates: 68g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 7.4g 30%

Sugars: 14g

Fat: 13.9g 21%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 33%

Cholesterol: 56.5mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 7624.4IU 153%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.1mg 116%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 7.4mg 12%

Folate: 252mcg 63%

Calcium: 417.7mg 42%

Iron: 4.7mg 26%

Magnesium: 115.7mg 41%

Potassium: 874.2mg 25%

Sodium: 1016.6mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 124.9

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.