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Spring Shells and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Spring Shells and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lb medium zucchini
kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
pinch of cayenne pepper
freshly ground black pepper
6 cups whole milk
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 lb medium pasta shells
4 shallots, minced
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
4 oz parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
4 oz gruyere cheese, grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
4 oz baby spinach

Directions:

Grate the zucchini into a colander using the large holes of a box grater. Toss with 1 tablespoon salt, then place in the sink to drain, about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess liquid.
Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, nutmeg, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste and mix with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, then add the thyme, bay leaves and lemon zest and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened slightly, about 25 minutes. Strain into a bowl; discard the herbs.
Meanwhile, position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and add to the sauce.
Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, until almost tender, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta along with the egg yolks and all but 3 tablespoons of both cheeses; stir to combine, then add the spinach.
Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the reserved cheeses. Bake until browned on top and heated through, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Photograph by Con Poulos

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.88 Kcal (2553 kJ)
Calories from fat	264.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.34g	45%
Cholesterol	169.76mg	57%
Sodium	514.09mg	21%
Potassium	1518.49mg	32%
Total Carbs	53.95g	18%
Sugars	18.36g	73%
Dietary Fiber	4.32g	17%
Protein	34.18g	68%
Vitamin C	62.6mg	104%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	797.4mg	80%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.88 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.56g	45%
Cholesterol	26.41mg	57%
Sodium	79.98mg	21%
Potassium	236.23mg	32%
Total Carbs	8.39g	18%
Sugars	2.86g	73%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	17%
Protein	5.32g	68%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	104%
Iron	0.7mg	23%
Calcium	124mg	80%

* 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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