Spinach Stuffed Shells

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Yield: 8 Servings

These Spinach Stuffed Shells are my ultimate comfort food! I got this recipe a couple of years ago, and I still love it! Try it now. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 Egg

15 oz. ricotta cheese

1 (12 oz.) package jumbo pasta shells

1 (24 oz.) jar marinara sauce (about 2 ½ c total)

2 (10 oz.) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed

¼ c grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp garlic powder

2 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil)

Directions:

Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Apply cooking spray in a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Add ½ of the marinara sauce into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Refer to the directions provided on the package of the pasta on how to cook it. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Cover the spinach with a towel, then squeezes to remove the liquid content. Place the squeezed spinach into a bowl.

Add the egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, basil, and 1 ½ cups of mozzarella into the spinach. Stir until well mixed.

Stuff the prepared shells with the mixture.

Place the stuffed shells into the baking dish.

Pour the rest of the sauce on top and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese on top.

Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil, then place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil cover, then bake for another 10 minutes or until done.

Remove from the oven and allow the stuffed shells to rest for a few minutes at room temperature.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Note:

Feel free to add meat to the sauce.

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