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cheesy shells w/ spinach

(1 rating)
smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

A comforting dish w/ a little healthy spinach thrown in the mix.

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For cheesy shells w/ spinach

  • 12
    oz medium pasta shells from ronzoni healthy harvest
  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1-1/4 c
    fat-free milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 6 oz
    reduced-fat, shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • pinch
    salt and pepper
  • 1 bunch
    spinach, stems removed, leaves chopped

How To Make cheesy shells w/ spinach

  • 1
    Cook pasta as directed, drain. In lg pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour, cook, stirring for 2 min. Whisk in milk. Cook, stirring until slightly thickened. About 5 min. Whisk in the mustard and nutmeg, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add the pasta and spinch. Toss to combine. Heat broiler. Spray a 1-1/2 cup baking dish, or 4 12-oz ramekins w/ cooking spray. Transfer pasta mix to baking dish or ramekins. Sprinkle w/ remaining cheddar and broil until golden brown, about 3-4 min.
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