PASTA SHELLS FLORENTINE
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.
Provided by KDCG
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted water boil pasta shells until al dente. Drain well and rinse.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In medium bowl, combine spinach, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, egg white, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and Italian seasoning until blended.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.4 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1078.5 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
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Shamoya Mcclymont
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of pasta dishes, but this one changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing.
Ghansham Das
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells are the perfect size for holding all of the sauce.
Varun Siranjeevan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also like to add a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Ricco
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Young Logkie
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for special occasions.
Fidamoz Hojh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so flavorful that it masks the spinach flavor perfectly.
leon valy
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation.
Plush Rush
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the fun shape of the pasta shells.
Tara Plunkettmurhy
[email protected]The leftovers of this dish are just as good as the first time around. I love packing it for lunch the next day.
Nhlakanipho Malanga
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. It looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant, but it's actually quite simple to prepare.
Timothy Broers
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells are the perfect vessel for it.
SINGULAR DRAGON
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of spinach, artichoke, and cream is simply divine.
Steve Nichols
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The creamy spinach and artichoke sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly al dente.