Recipeofhealth.com Sausage-stuffed Shells Recipe Recipe

Total time: 55 minutes

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 79%. At 1809mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 380 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 697
Total Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 142mg
Sodium: 1809mg
Total Carbohydrates: 54g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 35g
Calcium: 340mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 1067mg Vitamin A: 167mcg
Vitamin C: 17mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • sauce:
  • 2/3 lb johnsonville mild ground italian sausage
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • filling:
  • 2/3 cup 4% cottage cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp minced fresh parsley
  • grated parmesan cheese , optional

Instructions

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