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Decadent Spinach Stuffed Shells
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Decadent Spinach-Stuffed Shells are rich, creamy, and packed with cheesy goodness and tender spinach, all baked in a bubbling marinara sauce. This comforting vegetarian dish is a cozy favorite that’s perfect for dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 20 to 25 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Cook pasta shells in boiling salted water until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Fill each shell with the spinach-ricotta mixture and arrange them in the dish.
  6. Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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