Heart Healthy Spinach Stuffed Shells

Name: Heart Healthy Spinach Stuffed Shells
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 oz nonfat ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese; 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 2 egg whites; Black pepper to taste; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil; 12 jumbo shells, cooked; 2 cups marinara sauce; 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Look no further for a lusciously savory, Italian-inspired entrée. Our low-fat spinach-stuffed shells feature creamy mozzarella, ricotta and fragrant fresh basil for a satisfying meal.

Total Time

60 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

202

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How to Make Spinach Stuffed Shells

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.
Step 2

In a large bowl, combine cheeses, spinach, egg whites, pepper, cinnamon, garlic and basil.
Step 3

Using a teaspoon, spoon mixture into cooked jumbo shells.
Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place shells, open side up, into dish and pour remaining 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Let stand for 4 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

2 jumbo shells

202

Calories

5

g

Fat

18

mg

Cholesterol

587

mg

Sodium

25

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

1

g

Fiber

13

g

Protein

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