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Classic Stuffed Shells

Classic Stuffed Shells

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 16-20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups packed fresh spinach leaves (roughly chopped)
  • 32 oz organic ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozerella, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmasan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsbp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 cups organic marinara sauce

Garnish

  • fresh parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When it starts to simmer, add the garlic and cook until it begins to brown, approximately one miinute.
  • Add the chopped spinach to the pan with garlic and stir until it begins to wilt, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, egg, onion powder, italian seasoning, salt, pepper and stir until evenilymixed.
  • Pour one cup of pasta sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Stuff each shell with a generous amount of the spinach and cheese mixture, and arrange in the baking dish.
  • Top with remaining marinara sauce and cover with aluminum foil, bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and continue baking until the top begins to brown, another 10-15 minutes.
  • Top with remaining parmesan cheese and fresh basil.