SPINACH-FETA SHELLS WITH MINTED TOMATO SAUCE

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Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

12 large pasta shells
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
1/2 Cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 Cup lowfat or nonfat ricotta cheese
1/4 Cup toasted walnuts chopped
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can canned tomatoes (14 oz.)
1/2 can tomato paste
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed mint
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 Cup lowfat shredded mozzarella cheese
 

Preparation:

Cook shell macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. For filling, combine spinach, feta, ricotta, 3 Tbsp. walnuts, egg white, salt, cinnamon and pepper. Stir to mix. Set aside. For sauce, in medium saucepan, combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, mint, water, sugar, and garlic powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stuff each shell with 2 Tbsp. filling. Place in ungreased 2-qt. square baking dish. Spoon sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake, covered, in a 350 F. oven for 25 mintues. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes more.

 

Nutritional Information:

5660 Calories (kcal); 36g Total Fat; (5% calories from fat); 172g Protein; 1147g Carbohydrate; 67mg Cholesterol; 1476mg Sodium