Cheesy Spinach Shells Recipe

Name: Cheesy Spinach Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 lbs spinach; 16 ounces cottage cheese; ⅔ cup breadcrumbs, Italian Style; ¾ cup parmesan cheese (I used Parmesan with Ramano); salt and pepper; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 26 ounces spaghetti sauce (or more); 24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Saute the onion in oil.
3
Once the onions have caramelized, add the spinach and saute for another 3 minutes.
4
Puree the onion and spinach and set aside.
5
Mix together the cottage cheese, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
6
Once mixed, add the onion and spinach puree.
7
Salt and pepper to your liking.
8
Fold in the slightly beaten egg into your mixture.
9
Stuff each shells with however much stuffing you'd like.
10
I normally do about two spoonfuls each.
11
As you stuff each shell, place them in a greased 9x13 baking pan.
12
Pour your favorite spaghetti sauce over the shells and sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.
13
Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered, or until the top is golden brown.

2970

kcal

Calories

Fat

468

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons cooking oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 lbs spinach, 16 ounces cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Spinach Shells falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Spinach Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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