Pesto-Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

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Pesto-Stuffed Pasta Shells
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Directions:

  1. Drain spinach, and press between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Combine spinach, Pesto Sauce, cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, pepper, and nutmeg; stir well.
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Stuff cheese mixture evenly into cooked shells.
  3. Spoon 1 cup Herbed Tomato Sauce into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place filled shells over sauce. Pour remaining Herbed Tomato Sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 299.06 Kcal (1252 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.97g 29%
Cholesterol 30.83mg 10%
Sodium 1165.41mg 49%
Potassium 571.41mg 12%
Total Carbs 15.37g 5%
Sugars 2.94g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.04g 12%
Protein 18.17g 36%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 331mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.53 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.09g 29%
Cholesterol 13.15mg 10%
Sodium 496.98mg 49%
Potassium 243.67mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.55g 5%
Sugars 1.25g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 12%
Protein 7.75g 36%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 22%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 141.2mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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