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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Parth Saud
[email protected]This pasta shells florentine is a great way to use up leftover spinach. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach adds a nice touch of color. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.
Saagar Wazir
[email protected]I've made this pasta shells florentine several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and mushrooms add a nice touch of color. I highly recommend this recipe!
Tehzeeb Sanwal
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pasta shells florentine. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and mushrooms add a nice touch of color.
Parosh Bachar
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pasta shells florentine always turns out perfect. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and mushrooms add a nice touch of color.
Charity McFetridge
[email protected]Delicious!
Erica Parchment
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the pasta shells florentine turned out great! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the spinach and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Hm Hasnain
[email protected]This pasta shells florentine is a great way to use up leftover spinach. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach adds a nice touch of color. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.
Its_ Arian
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this pasta shells florentine. The sauce was so flavorful and the spinach was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Anthony Sid
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pasta shells florentine turned out amazing. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the spinach and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a perfect meal.
Ricky Robbins
[email protected]I made this pasta shells florentine for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and mushrooms add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Mohadeb Roy
[email protected]This pasta shells florentine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The combination of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese is perfect, and the pasta cooks up perfectly in the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again!