Shells and Cheese Recipe

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  1. In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 to 6 quarts water to a boil. Rinse kale; cut out and discard stems and tough centers of leaves. Add kale to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender to bite, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer kale to a colander to drain. Add pasta to water and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender to bite, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; return pasta to pan.
  2. Meanwhile, arrange bread slices in a single layer on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. Bake in a 350° regular or convection oven, turning once, until crisp and dry, about 15 minutes total. Rub one side of each bread slice with garlic clove; discard any remaining clove. Let bread cool, then seal in a heavy plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or whirl in a food processor into coarse crumbs.
  3. Coarsely chop kale. In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, stir 1 tablespoon pressed or minced garlic and chili flakes in oil just until garlic is fragrant (but not brown), 1 to 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and kale and stir until liquid is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stir kale mixture, ricotta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and reserved 1 cup pasta-cooking liquid into pasta. Divide equally among four bowls and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4068.28 Kcal (17033 kJ)
Calories from fat 558.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62g 95%
Cholesterol 209mg 70%
Sodium 10694.57mg 446%
Potassium 2098.03mg 45%
Total Carbs 667.93g 223%
Sugars 0.63g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 197g 394%
Vitamin C 416.2mg 694%
Vitamin A 3.4mg 113%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 1406.6mg 141%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 161.06 Kcal (674 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.45g 95%
Cholesterol 8.27mg 70%
Sodium 423.39mg 446%
Potassium 83.06mg 45%
Total Carbs 26.44g 223%
Sugars 0.02g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 7.8g 394%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 694%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 113%
Iron 0.1mg 20%
Calcium 55.7mg 141%

* 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

  • 86.5
    Points
  • 106
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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