Turtle Shells

Prep

10 mins

COOK Time

50 mins

Serves

6-8

Ingredients

24 jumbo shells, uncooked

2 cups low-sodium canned tomato sauce

1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

1-1/2 cups low-fat, part-skim ricotta cheese

3 medium carrots, peeled and grated

3 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Large pinch ground nutmeg

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool. Drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F. Squeeze as much water as possible from the thawed spinach. In large bowl, stir together the spinach, mozzarella, ricotta, carrots, egg whites, pepper and nutmeg until thoroughly blended.

Step 3

Line the bottom of an 11x17-inch baking dish with 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Divide the ricotta mixture among the pasta shells, pressing the filling into the shells with spoon to completely fill each shell. Arrange the shells side by side in a baking dish. Coat the shells with an even layer of the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.