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Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells

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Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Serve this delightful meatless main course with a green salad in any season. This is a family recipe from Kathleen Barsotti, who founded Farm Fresh To You in 1976. She raised her sons on the farm, which they now own and operate.

By Farm Fresh To You

Directions

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook onion in oil or butter until tender.
  2. Add spinach, cabbage, and wine; sauté 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in ricotta cheese, parsley and pepper to taste; cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Spoon 2-1/2 tablespoons spinach mixture into each cooked macaroni shell. Arrange the shells in a baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray; set aside.
  5. Combine broth and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well; spoon sauce over shells.
  6. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup minced cabbage
  • 1 tbsp dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup light ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • Pepper to taste
  • 8 cooked jumbo macaroni shells , (cooked without salt or fat)
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1/2 can low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 can no-salt-added tomato paste