Cheesy Stuffed Shells (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

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Cheesy Stuffed Shells (Melissa  d'Arabian)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, zucchini, onion and celery and saute until soft but not brown, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the basil, oregano, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the shells: Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes; drain. Mix the tofu, spinach, cottage cheese, parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, the egg and garlic in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mist a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1 cup of the sauce in the dish. Stuff the cheese mixture into the shells and place in the baking dish, open-side up. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
  4. Photograph by Ngoc Minh Ngo
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 525.78 Kcal (2201 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.6g 27%
Cholesterol 106.58mg 36%
Sodium 1201.42mg 50%
Potassium 1345.89mg 29%
Total Carbs 49.65g 17%
Sugars 14.2g 57%
Dietary Fiber 8.81g 35%
Protein 46.08g 92%
Vitamin C 37.3mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 6mg 34%
Calcium 1041.7mg 104%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.95 Kcal (339 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.71g 27%
Cholesterol 16.41mg 36%
Sodium 184.98mg 50%
Potassium 207.23mg 29%
Total Carbs 7.65g 17%
Sugars 2.19g 57%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 35%
Protein 7.09g 92%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 28%
Iron 0.9mg 34%
Calcium 160.4mg 104%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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