Sunday, August 1, 2010

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells

Yum! This dish is super tasty and the perfect pairing of flavors. Sarah and I made this for our girl's night, and it was delicious. I hope you enjoy!

  • 20 jumbo shells
  • 1 bag (or box) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, rinsed, and drained
  • 1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 jar spaghetti sauce
  • salt & pepper
  1. Cook shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Pour spaghetti sauce in bottom of large casserole dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix spinach, ricotta cheese, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and oregano. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  5. Spoon about 2 tbsp of mixture into each shell and place stuffing side up in casserole dish.
  6. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese to coat.
  7. Bake 10-12 minutes.
  8. Increase heat to broil and bake an additional 2-5 minutes or until cheese mozzarella cheese has browned.

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