Spinach-Stuffed Shells

Photo: flickr user betsyweber

Ingredients

1 pkt chopped frozen spinach - (10 oz) thawed, drained

cup nonfat ricotta cheese

cup grated Parmesan cheese

cup cholesterol-free egg substitute

3 garlic cloves finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

teaspoon salt

teaspoon dried basil leaves

teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

24 cooked large pasta shells

2 cans crushed tomatoes - (14 ½ oz ea) undrained

1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13- by 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine spinach, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, egg substitute and seasonings in large bowl. Spoon into shells.

Place shells in prepared pan. Top with tomatoes with juice and mozzarella cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese melts.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Health

Note: Recent studies have shown that garlic may play a role in the prevention of heart disease. Results indicate that a clove a day may lower levels of bad cholesterol (LDL), may help prevent the formation of blood clots that lead to heart attacks and strokes, and may aid in lowering high blood pressure levels.