Name: Spinach Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 12 shell pasta shells, jumbo; 10 ounce spinach, frozen; 1/4 cup basil, fresh; 1 cup ricotta cheese, part skim milk; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 large egg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 1/2 cup spaghetti or marinara sauce; 4 medium apple

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Spinach Stuffed Shells

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 426kcal

Ingredients

12 shell pasta shells, jumbo
10 ounce spinach, frozen
1/4 cup basil, fresh
1 cup ricotta cheese, part skim milk
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 1/2 cup spaghetti or marinara sauce

Serve With

4 medium apple

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook shells as directed on package for al dente; set aside.
Thaw spinach and chop basil.
Combine ricotta and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese in a large bowl. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the spinach (To remove the most moisture, place spinach in a cheesecloth and squeeze.); add to cheeses along with basil, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
Add a small amount of sauce to the bottom of a large baking dish to prevent shells from sticking.
Fill shells with cheese and spinach mixture and place in prepared dish. Top with sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 5-10 minutes more until bubbly.
Serve with sliced apples on the side.