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Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Spinach Pesto

Source: dLife

Hand stuffed ricotta and spinach shells with spinach pesto.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	454.6

Total Carbs	32.1 g

Dietary Fiber	2.2 g

Sugars	2.0 g

Total Fat	28.8 g

Saturated Fat	7.7 g

Unsaturated Fat	2.0 g

Potassium	236.2 mg

Protein	17.6 g

Sodium	684.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 28.8 Fat, 1.1 Vegetables, 0.8 Meat, 1.2 Starch, 1.4 Lean Meat

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Ingredients

Directions

In a lightly greased skillet, saute onion, garlic, and basil until onions are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add spinach and cook over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes.
Stir spinach mixture into cheese, then stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stuff mixture into shells and place in baking pan.
Bake, covered at 350 degrees F until hot through, about 20 minutes. Serve with Spinach Pesto.