Baked Spinach-Feta Shells
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Mint adds refreshing flavor to the sauce eliminating the need for salt in this stuffed pasta shell recipe.


Baked Spinach-Feta Shells


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 (2-shell) servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 12    dried jumbo pasta shellsOn Sale
  • 1    10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drainedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  crumbed feta cheese (about 2 ounces)On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  fat-free ricotta cheeseOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  chopped walnuts, toastedOn Sale
  • 1    slightly beaten egg whiteOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  • 1  14 1/2-ounce can  low-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut upOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  reduced-sodium tomato pasteOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint, crushedOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powderOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheeseOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2.
Meanwhile, for filling, drain thawed spinach well, pressing out excess liquid. In a medium bowl combine spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, walnuts, egg white, cinnamon, and pepper; set aside.
3.
For sauce, combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, mint, sugar, and garlic. Stuff each pasta shell with 2 slightly rounded tablespoons of the spinach filling. Arrange filled pasta shells in an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish. Spoon sauce over shells. Bake, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Makes 6 (2-shell) servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 203, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 36%, Vitamin C 28%, Calcium 20%, Iron 13%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 1, Lean Meat 1, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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