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SPINACH AND RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
12-14 jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
basil for serving if desired
extra parmesan cheese for serving if desired
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375º.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until tender about 3-4 minutes.
Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the spinach mixture to a large bowl and add in ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt and pepper.
Stir to combine.

Spread about 1/2 of the sauce in the bottom of a 8 x8 or 9 x 9 baking dish.
Stuff shells with the spinach cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.
Top with the remaining sauce and bake for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.
Serve immediately with basil and parmesan cheese, if desired.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 Minutes

 

 

 

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