Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

By yollymg

Ingredients

• 20 jumbo pasta shells (about half
• a 12-ounce box)
• 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
• 2 15-ounce containers ricotta
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 cup grated mozzarella (4 ounces)
• Green salad (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

~ Set an oven rack to the highest position and heat oven to 400F.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and
run under cold water until cool.


~ Spread the marinara sauce in the bottom of a large broiler proof baking dish.


~ In a bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spoon the mixture into the shells and place them on top of the sauce. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and bake until the shells are heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.


~ Increase heat to broil. Broil the shells until the cheese begins
to brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Serve with the salad, if desired.