When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got the recipe and made a few changes to it in my own kitchen. I'm happy to share it with you. Lori Mecca, Grants Pass, Oregon.
1 Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 Package cream cheese, cubed
1 Large egg lightly beaten
2 cup Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Pepper
0.125 teaspoon Ground cinnamon optional
24 Jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
Sauce
1 can Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon Dried minced onion
1.5 teaspoon Dried Basil
1.5 teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Nutrition value
306
calories per serving
16 g Fat27 g Protein13 g Carbs1 g FiberOther
Current Totals
16 g Fat
27 g Protein
13 g Carbs
1 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
13 g
Protein
27 g
Fiber
1 g
Fats
Fat
16 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
574 mg
Iron
2 mg
Vitamin A
157 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
0 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
65 mcg
Vitamin B12
1 mcg
Vitamin C
5 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
43 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
438 mg
Selenium
26 mcg
Zinc
3 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment