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.
0.08 Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
0.08 Package cream cheese, cubed
0.08 Large egg lightly beaten
0.17 cup Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
0.17 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
0.08 cup 4% cottage cheese
0.08 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/50 teaspoon Salt
1/50 teaspoon Pepper
1/100 teaspoon Ground cinnamon optional
2 Jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
As required Sauce
0.08 can Tomato Sauce
0.08 tablespoon Dried minced onion
0.13 teaspoon Dried Basil
0.13 teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes
0.17 Garlic Cloves, Minced
0.08 teaspoon Sugar
0.08 teaspoon Dried oregano
1/25 teaspoon Salt
1/50 teaspoon Pepper
Nutrition value
306
calories per serving
16 g Fat27 g Protein13 g Carbs1 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
16g
Protein
27g
Carbs
13g
Fiber
1g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
13g
Protein
27g
Fiber
1g
Fats
Fat
16g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
574mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
157mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
65mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
5mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
43mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
438mg
Selenium
26mcg
Zinc
3mg
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