Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells
Ingredients List
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32 jumbo pasta shells
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2 cups ricotta cheese
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2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons fennel seed
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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3 ½ cups spaghetti sauce
Cooking Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the pasta shells and cook until they are slightly tender, then drain well.
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Wring out any excess water from the spinach and place it in a large mixing bowl. Add ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan, fennel, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then mix everything together.
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Spread 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Stuff each pasta shell with the spinach and cheese mixture. Arrange them in the dish with the filling facing up. Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
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Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until the dish is heated through.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 703 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 95g | Carbs |
| 33g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 703 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 1004mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate 95g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 36% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium 531mg | 41% |
| Iron 8mg | 42% |
| Potassium 1315mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5