Vegetarian Pasta Shells

60 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

290 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6-8 suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	tablespoons	olive oil
1	pound	pasta shells, jumbo	for stuffing
1	tablespoon	garlic	minced
1/4	cup	onion	chopped
1	medium	green bell pepper	chopped
1/4	cup	zucchini	sliced
1/4	cup	mushrooms	sliced
10	ounces	spinach, frozen
1	large	egg
6	tablespoons	ricotta cheese
2	cups	spaghetti sauce
1/2	cup	mozzarella cheese
1	tablespoon	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated
1	teaspoon	nutmeg

Directions

Cook pasta shells in boiling water for 15 minutes.

Rinse under cold water and set aside.

The mushrooms, onions, zucchini, and peppers are diced.

Saute them in olive oil. Season with 1 tsp ground nutmeg and 1 tbs grated parmesan.

Cool and stir in the defrosted chopped spinach and one beaten egg to bind it.

Blend in 6 tbs ricotta. Stuff into the shells.

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large casserole dish arrange shells on a bed of spicy tomato sauce.

Bake for 15 minutes.

Remove top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake 5 minutes more.

Options: You can use 1 lb (14 pieces) manicotti instead of shells.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 249g

Amount per Serving

Calories 290 56% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g	28%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	24%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 145mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 26.0g	9%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	23%
Sugars 16.0g
Protein 10.0g	19%

Vitamin A	88%		Vitamin C	68%
Calcium	18%		Iron	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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