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Spinach-Stuffed Shells

15 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 envelope white sauce mix
1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare white
sauce according to package directions; set aside. In a small bowl,

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combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella, egg white, basil, garlic
powder, pepper and half of the spinach (save remaining spinach for
another use). Pour half of the white sauce into a greased 11-in. x
7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water;
stuff each shell with 2 tablespoons spinach mixture. Arrange over
sauce. Top with remaining white sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for
25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 5 servings.