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Simple Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

 There’s nothing better then making a big batch of stuffed shells and feeding friends. Do it. Don’t feel like seeing people? Fine, just make a big batch anyways and eat it over the course of two or three days, one stuffed shell at a time. Yup, I’ve done it. Judge me all you want, NBD.
xx Jenny

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Simple Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

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This recipe for Simple Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Minimal ingredients make this easy to whip up. You can make ahead and pop in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake!
RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6

  INGREDIENTS  

  • 25 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • cup Parmesan, grated

filling

  • 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups part-skim ricotta
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

  INSTRUCTIONS  

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta, as well as a generous amount of salt, and stir.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil. Set aside.
  • Pour the marinara sauce into a 8”x 8” baking dish and move around to form an even coat.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients and stir together well. Season together with salt and pepper.
  • Using a spoon, scoop a small amount of the filling and stuff into a pasta shell.
  • Nestle the stuffed shell into the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shells until the baking dish is filled.
  • Top the baking dish with a sprinkle of parmesan.
  • Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the parmesan begins to bubble and lightly brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving: 1g Calories: 342kcal Carbohydrates: 35g Protein: 19g Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 58mg Sodium: 453mg Potassium: 530mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g Vitamin A: 6732IU Vitamin C: 8mg Calcium: 373mg Iron: 3mg
CUISINE: Italian
KEYWORD: baked pasta, stuffed pasta shells
COURSE: dinner
DIET : Vegetarian