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

Lighter Smoky Bacon Tomato Pasta

Lighter Smoky Bacon Tomato Pasta

1/2 pound turkey bacon, chopped
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper,
dash each garlic powder and oregano
4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, cut into pieces
12-14 oz whole wheat pasta, cooked according to package instructions

In a large skillet, cook bacon until browned. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Cook until heated through, then add cream cheese. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in pasta and serve. Serves 8.

Nutritional information

1/8 recipe, CALORIES 286, FAT 10 g, CARBS 38 g, PROTEIN 14 g, FIBER 8g, Weight Watchers Points Plus 8 points