More Healthy Homestyle Cooking Stuffed Shells Florentine |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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From the cookbook More Healthy Homestyle Cooking , p.270 Ingredients:
12 oz pasta shells, jumbo (about 30 shells) |
2 cups marinara sauce, low-fat |
10 oz spinach, frozen, chopped- 1 package, thawed and squeezed dry |
3 cups fat-free ricotta cheese (24 oz) |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (2 oz) |
3 tbsp basil, fresh, chopped |
2 tbsp all-purpose flour |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1/2 tsp fennel seeds |
1/2 c reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 oz) |
Directions:
1. Cook the shells according to the package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, preheat the over to 375 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2 backing dish.
3. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, basil, flour, garlic, and fennel seeds. Mix well.
4. Spoon some of the remaining 1 1/2 cups sauce over the shells and top with the mozzarella.
5. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot.
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