Stuffed Shells

 

Another meatless dish where you don't miss the meat.

Stuffed Shells

12 oz package jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to directions on package
15 oz container ricotta cheese OR 16 oz container of low fat cottage cheese
8 oz package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
10 oz package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce

In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, 1/2 package of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach and seasonings. Spoon into cooked pasta shells. Place stuffed shells opening down into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Pour sauce over shells. Bake in a 350 preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on shells and continue baking for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serves 6.

Price Break Down:

These prices are from Walmart on 6/2/2014 in Ohio.

Shells = $1.58
Spinach = $1.58, used half of the package= $.76
Mozzarella = $2.64
Cottage Cheese = $1.98
Spaghetti Sauce = $1.00
Parmesan = $.27
Egg = $.13

TOTAL = $8.36