SPINACH-FETA SHELLS WITH MINTED TOMATO SAUCE


Course : Sauces
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


12 large pasta shells

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and well drained

1/2 Cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 Cup lowfat or nonfat ricotta cheese

1/4 Cup toasted walnuts chopped

1 large egg white slightly beaten

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 can canned tomatoes (14 oz.) no-salt-added

1/2 can tomato paste (6 oz.)

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 / Directions:


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


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