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Heart Healthy Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe

                   
Spinach Stuffed Shells
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.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
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
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Directions
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.

Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 202
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 jumbo shells
Per serving:
calories:202
total fat:5g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:18mg
sodium:587mg
total carb:25g
fibers:1g
proteins:13g

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Heart Healthy Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
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
Directions
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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