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Stuffed Shells With Ricotta and Spinach (By Gertc96 & 2bleu) Recipe

Stuffed Shells With Ricotta and Spinach (By Gertc96 & 2bleu) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 jumbo pasta shells , cooked al dente
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
1 (10 oz) box frozen spinach, thawed and thoroughly squeezed of moisture (or use fresh)
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 egg
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 tbsp dried tarragon
salt , to taste
black pepper , to taste
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

In a saute pan over medium-high heat, fry bacon till crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
Melt butter in the pan with the bacon grease. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and saute' until just soft.
Add spinach and green onions. Saute for 3-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set spinach mixture into a mesh strainer to drain.
In large bowl, combine, ricotta, mozarella, egg, parsley, tarragon. Season with more salt/pepper to taste. Add spinach mixture to the ricotta mixture and mix well.
Spread tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Spoon spinach/cheese mixture into the cooked shells. Place filled shells into the baking dish and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. NOTE: If you have leftover filling, place it in a ramekin or small baking dish and bake along side of the shells. It's delicious!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	262.76 Kcal (1100 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.4g	27%
Cholesterol	71mg	24%
Sodium	1064.59mg	44%
Potassium	282.45mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.88g	4%
Sugars	4.8g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	5%
Protein	14.47g	29%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	329.3mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	192.74 Kcal (807 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.76g	27%
Cholesterol	52.08mg	24%
Sodium	780.92mg	44%
Potassium	207.19mg	6%
Total Carbs	8.71g	4%
Sugars	3.52g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	5%
Protein	10.61g	29%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	5%
Calcium	241.6mg	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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