Pasta Shells Florentine Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Pasta Shells Florentine Recipe). Large pasta shells stuffed with lowfat cheeses and spinach, smothered in marinara sauce and baked. You can use 2 tablespoons egg substitute in place of the egg white if you prefer. Lighten it up even more by using nonfat cottage cheese.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pasta Shells Florentine Recipe

Ingredients

16 jumbo pasta shells

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

6 ounces low fat mozzarella cheese

shredded

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 egg white

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted water boil pasta shells until al dente. Drain well and rinse.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

In medium bowl combine spinach mozzarella cheese cottage cheese egg white parmesan cheese nutmeg and Italian seasoning until blended.

Step 4

Fill each pasta shell with a heaping tablespoon of spinach mixture. Pour 1 cup spaghetti sauce into a 8x12 inch baking dish spread evenly. Place shells in pan. Spoon remaining spaghetti sauce over shells. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until shells are heated through.

Nutritional Information

Pasta Shells Florentine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 538.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.7g 69%

Carbohydrates: 73.4g 24%

Dietary Fiber: 8.1g 32%

Sugars: 12.5g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 30.4mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 9650.2IU 193%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.4mg 111%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 7.3mg 12%

Folate: 289.7mcg 72%

Calcium: 819.5mg 82%

Iron: 5.5mg 30%

Magnesium: 123.3mg 44%

Potassium: 855.9mg 24%

Sodium: 1078.5mg 43%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 109.5

*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.