Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
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Directions:

  1. *Note:
  2. Cook a few extra shells to replace any that tear during cooking.
  3. Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
  4. Drain shells; rinse with cold water and drain well. Set shells aside.
  5. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  6. Meanwhile, for filling, in a large bowl stir together the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the walnuts, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  7. Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish.
  8. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling into each cooked shell.
  9. Arrange filled shells in the baking dish.
  10. Pour remaining sauce over shells.
  11. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  12. Bake, covered, about 45 minutes or until heated through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 279.39 Kcal (1170 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.55g 30%
Cholesterol 75.68mg 25%
Sodium 750.57mg 31%
Potassium 187.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.53g 2%
Sugars 0.7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.13g 9%
Protein 23.76g 48%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 541.5mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 298.88 Kcal (1251 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.91g 30%
Cholesterol 80.96mg 25%
Sodium 802.95mg 31%
Potassium 200.62mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.84g 2%
Sugars 0.75g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 9%
Protein 25.42g 48%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 579.3mg 54%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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