Spinach-Stuffed Shells

Recipe Ingredients

1		Chopped frozen spinach - (10 oz) - thawed, drained
1 1/2 cups	219g / 7.7oz	Nonfat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Cholesterol-free egg substitute
3		Garlic cloves - finely chopped
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
24		Cooked large pasta shells
2		Crushed tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz ea) - undrained
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese - (4 oz)

Recipe Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13- by 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine spinach, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, egg substitute and seasonings in large bowl. Spoon into shells.

Place shells in prepared pan. Top with tomatoes with juice and mozzarella cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese melts.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Starch, 3 Meat, 2 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 456; Calories from Fat 20%; Total Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 6g; Protein 38g; Carbohydrates 57g; Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 803mg; Dietary Fiber 6g.

Health Note: Recent studies have shown that garlic may play a role in the prevention of heart disease. Results indicate that a clove a day may lower levels of bad cholesterol (LDL), may help prevent the formation of blood clots that lead to heart attacks and strokes, and may aid in lowering high blood pressure levels.

Source:
Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com

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