Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Spinach Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 1 12-oz. box jumbo shell pasta; 15 ounces ricotta; 1 10-oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup grated pecorino; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 4 cups shredded mozzarella; 1 large egg, beaten; 5 cups jarred tomato sauce (about 2 24-oz. jars)

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
1 12-oz. box jumbo shell pasta
15 ounces ricotta
1 10-oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated pecorino
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
4 cups shredded mozzarella
1 large egg, beaten
5 cups jarred tomato sauce (about 2 24-oz. jars)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook shells 2 minutes less than time specified on package, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
2
In a large bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, pecorino, garlic, parsley and 2 cups mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in egg.
3
Spread half of tomato sauce in a 9-by-13-inch dish. Fill each shell with 1 heaping Tbsp. ricotta mixture and place open side up in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes; serve.

782

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 1 12-oz. box jumbo shell pasta, 15 ounces ricotta, 1 10-oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, Spinach 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.

Spinach Stuffed Shells

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