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Creamy and Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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Creamy and cheesy stuffed shells filled with ricotta, mozzarella, and spinach, baked in marinara sauce for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 Jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups Spinach (fresh or frozen, cooked and drained)
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, cooked spinach, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each cooked shell with the cheese and spinach mixture.
  5. Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Place the stuffed shells in the dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a crispy top, broil the shells for a couple of minutes after baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for longer storage.

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