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Spinach Stuffed Shells

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  • 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
  1. Dry spinach and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Add cottage cheese, ½ cup Parmesan, fennel, basil, nutmeg, red pepper and garlic to the bowl.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  5. Fill each shell with the spinach and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13x2-inch baking dish, filling side up.
  6. Spoon marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until heated through.
  9. Dust with parmesan cheese and serve warm!

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Servings: 6

Cooking Tips:
*2 teaspoons dried.

Nutrition Information

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
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