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Spinach Stuffed Shells

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Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
  • 10 oz frozen spinach
  • 16 oz ricotta cheese
  • 16 oz cottage cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 16 oz mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out excess water.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese, spices, garlic, and egg. Stir to combine.
  • Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Stuff pasta shells with ricotta cheese mixture. Place them, open side up, in the baking dish.
  • Cover the top and sides of the shells with the remaining marinara. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and melted.