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Updated Jun 24, 2010
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Cheese stuffed pasta shells are perfect for a hearty dinner.

Stuffed Pasta Shells

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 (14-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup light ricotta cheese
  • 4 oz. nonfat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded 6-cheese Italian recipe blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain*
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 tablespoons shredded 6-cheese Italian recipe blend cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook pasta shells to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce in bottom of ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish.
  • Step 
    3
    In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, spinach and garlic salt; mix well. Fill each cooked shell with about 2 rounded tablespoonfuls ricotta mixture. Place shells in baking dish. Spoon remaining spaghetti sauce over shells; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Cover with sprayed foil.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition

330 Calories
12g Total Fat
21g Protein
34g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
1060mg
44%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
4g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
45%
45%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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