spinach & cheese stuffed shells Recipe

Name: spinach & cheese stuffed shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 chopped onion; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 can 14 oz. diced tomatoes; 2 can 14 oz. tomato sauce; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 tsp sugar; 1 fresh ground pepper; 1 box 12 oz. shells, cooked and drained; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb fresh spinach; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella; 3 cup ricotta; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 minced garlic cloves; 1 cup parmesan cheese divided; 1/8 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 can 14 oz. diced tomatoes
2 can 14 oz. tomato sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp sugar
1 fresh ground pepper
1 box 12 oz. shells, cooked and drained
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb fresh spinach
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
3 cup ricotta
2 eggs, beaten
2 minced garlic cloves
1 cup parmesan cheese divided
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

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for sauce, heat olive oil in lg.
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heavy saucepan.
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add onion and saute.
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add garlic and saute.
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add tomatoes, tomato sauce, cubes, basil, oregano, parsley and sugar.
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Stir well and simmer 30 min.
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add salt and pepper
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preheat oven to 350
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toss cooked pasta with olive oil and set aside
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combine spinach with water in a lg saucepan over med heat.
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simmer, covered until spinach is wilted.
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drain well and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
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finely chop spinach
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combine mozzarella and ricotta with eggs, garlic, spinach, 1/2 C parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper in lg.
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bowl.
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stir to blend.
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stuff pasta shells with cheese mixture in 2 (13 x 9) baking dishes and cover with sauce.
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sprinkle evenly with remaining parmesan cheese and parsley
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bake 25-30 min.
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until cheese is melted and sauce is hot and bubbly

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 can 14 oz. diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, spinach & cheese stuffed 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.

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