Fergie's Low Fat Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Fergie's Low Fat Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 box largest pasta shells; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, minced; 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves; 1 ¼ cups fat-free cottage cheese; ¼ cup egg substitute; fresh ground nutmeg; salt and pepper; 2 ½ cups tomato sauce; ½ cup dry white wine; ½ cup whipping cream; salt and pepper; 1 cup low fat mozzarella, shredded; ½ cup parmesan cheese or ½ cup romano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

12 box largest pasta shells
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, minced
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
1 ¼ cups fat-free cottage cheese
¼ cup egg substitute
fresh ground nutmeg
salt and pepper
2 ½ cups tomato sauce
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup whipping cream
salt and pepper
1 cup low fat mozzarella, shredded
½ cup parmesan cheese or ½ cup romano cheese, grated

1
Cook shells according to directions on box.
2
Rinse and cool on paper towels.
3
Heat oil over medium high heat in a medium to large saute pan.
4
Add onions and soften for 7 or 8 minutes.
5
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add spinach, 1/4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste and cook until spinach wilts.
7
Increase heat to eliminate any water in the pan.
8
Place spinach mixture in bowl.
9
Mix in cottage cheese and egg substitute.
10
Gently stuff shells with spinach mixture.
11
Set aside.
12
Preheat oven 375F.
13
Heat tomato sauce and wine in medium saucepan.
14
Bring to simmer and heat for 5 minutes.
15
Stir in cream and continue to simmer for several minutes.
16
Salt and pepper to taste.
17
Use an oven proof casserole dish big enough to hold shells in single layer.
18
Use 2 dishes if they're small.
19
Pour 1/3 sauce over bottom of casserole dish.
20
Cover with shells, open side up.
21
Pour 1/3 sauce over shells.
22
Sprinkle mozzarella over top of dish.
23
Bake 20 minutes.
24
If the cheese starts to brown too fast, loosely cover with foil.
25
Remove from oven and let set 10 minutes before serving.
26
Serve with remaining tomato sauce and grated cheese.

1698

kcal

Calories

Fat

251

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 box largest pasta shells, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Fergie's Low Fat Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fergie's Low Fat Stuffed Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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