Pronto-Stuffed Pasta Shells

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 18 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 (10-oz.) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 (16-oz.) container low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (16-oz.) jar Alfredo sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare pasta shells according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, drain chopped spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
  3. 3
    Stir together spinach, chicken, basil, and next 4 ingredients. Spoon mixture evenly into shells.
  4. 4
    Spread half of jarred Alfredo sauce in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta shells over sauce, and pour remaining sauce over shells.
  5. 5
    Bake, covered, at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is hot and sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed through Step Cover and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Bake, covered, for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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