Healthy Stuffed Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 jumbo pasta shells
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese
2 carrots, shredded
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Prepare pasta according to package directions but reduce cooking time by a few minutes; drain.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and then add mushrooms; cover and cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and artichokes. Cover and simmer another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients, except for the mozzarella.
Fill shells with mixture and divide among 8 individual baking dishes coated with Pam. Spoon sauce over each portion. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until bubbly.