If Popeye craved lasagna, he would go for theseAAA Spinach, Broccoli and Leek Stuffed Shells. All the green goodness of spinach and broccoli combined with the comfort of pasta and a little cheese.
Spinach, Broccoli and Leek Stuffed Shells
- A package jumbo pasta shells
- 1½ cups broccoli, chopped
- 1 leek
- 3 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 16 oz. package of cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash
- 1 tablespoon of basil, minced
- 1 cup of pasta sauce
- ¾ cup of shredded mozzarella
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the jumbo pasta shells per package instructions.
- Meanwhile, chop the spinach, broccoli and leek and place in a large bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese, egg, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Mrs. Dash, basil, ¼ of the shredded mozzarella (reserving the other ½ cup for topping), and ¼ cup of pasta sauce (reserving remainder).
- Stir until well combined.
- In a 9 x 13 inch pan add ¼ cup of the pasta sauce and spread over the bottom.
- Once jumbo pasta shells cooled enough to handle, add a large spoonful of filling to each one then place in the baking dish.
- There should be enough filing for 25-26 pasta shells.
- Once all shells stuffed and placed in baking dish cover with remaining ½ cup of pasta sauce. Then, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Preparation
Prepare the jumbo pasta shells per package instructions. Meanwhile, chop the spinach, broccoli and leek and place in a large bowl. Add the cottage cheese, egg, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Mrs. Dash, basil, 1/4 of the shredded mozzarella (reserving the other 1/2 cup for topping), and 1/4 cup of pasta sauce (reserving remainder). Stir until well combined.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a 9 x 13 inch pan add 1/4 cup of the pasta sauce and spread over the bottom. Once jumbo pasta shells cooled enough to handle, add a large spoonful of filling to each one then place in the baking dish. There should be enough filing for 25-26 pasta shells. Once all shells stuffed and placed in baking dish cover with remaining 1/2 cup of pasta sauce. Then, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 298