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 Spinach Stuffed Shells
 
 
2 10 oz    Packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed  
15 oz    Cottage cheese  
¾ Cup    Grated parmesan cheese, divided  
2 Tbs    Fennel seeds  
2 Tbs    Fresh basil*  
1 Pinch    Nutmeg  
 
1 Pinch    Red pepper flakes  
4 Cloves    Garlic, minced  
  Salt and pepper to taste  
2 Cups    Marinara sauce  
24   Jumbo shells, freshly cooked  
 
Dry spinach and transfer to a bowl. Add cottage cheese, ½ cup Parmesan, fennel, basil, nutmeg, red pepper and garlic to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fill each shell with the spinach and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13x2-inch baking dish, filling side up. Spoon marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until heated through. Dust with parmesan cheese and serve warm!
 
Servings: 6
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   273.28  
Calories From Fat (14%)   39.08  
Calories From Protein (31%)   83.58  
Calories From Carbs (55%)   150.62  
Calories From Alcohol (0%)   0.00  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 4.41g   7%  
Saturated Fat 1.25g   6%  
Monounsaturated Fat 1.23g      
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.06g      
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g      
Cholesterol 5.34mg   2%  
Sodium 937.01mg   39%  
Potassium 1104.76mg   32%  
Carbohydrates 38.25g   13%  
Dietary Fiber 4.36g   17%  
Sugar 9.97g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 33.89g      
Protein 21.48g   43%  
Vitamin A 9525.91IU   191%  
Vitamin C 31.15mg   52%  
Calcium 321.84mg   32%  
Iron 5.84mg   32%  
Vitamin E 3.97IU   40%  
Thiamin 0.22mg   15%  
Riboflavin 0.45mg   27%  
Niacin 5.90mg   29%  
Vitamin B6 0.48mg   24%  
Folate 212.50µg   53%  
Vitamin B12 0.58µg   10%  
Pantothenic Acid 0.29mg   3%  
Phosphorus 278.84mg   28%  
Magnesium 115.22mg   29%  
Zinc 2.04mg   14%  
Copper 0.35mg   17%  
Manganese 1.19mg   60%  
Selenium 14.23µg   20%  
Alcohol 0.00g      
Caffeine 0.00mg      
Water 216.17g      
 
 Cooking Tips
*2 teaspoons dried.
 
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