Stuffed Shells I

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Stuffed Shells I). Jumbo macaroni shells stuffed with cheese mixture, covered with sauce, and baked.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Stuffed Shells I

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells

4 cups large curd cottage cheese

12 ounces mozzarella cheese

shredded

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 eggs

lightly beaten

1 pinch garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Cook shells according to package directions. Place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain.

Step 2

Mix together cottage cheese mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese eggs and garlic powder. Rub the dried herbs in the palms of your hands to pulverize them and stir into the cheese mixture. Stuff mixture into the shells.

Step 3

Spread 1/3 of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 15 x 10 inch pan. Place shells open side up and close together in pan. Spread remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Stuffed Shells I

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 557.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37g 74%

Carbohydrates: 59.6g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 10.6g

Fat: 18.2g 28%

Saturated Fat: 9.8g 49%

Cholesterol: 97.9mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 910.7IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.9mg 114%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 2mg 3%

Folate: 170.1mcg 43%

Calcium: 521.2mg 52%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 69.3mg 25%

Potassium: 571mg 16%

Sodium: 1197.5mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 164

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.