Stuffed Pasta Shells

By mdmajer

Ingredients

• 18 Jumbo shells (LANCIA)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill weed
• 1 pkg. spinach, thawed & drained
• salt & pepper
• 500 g extra smooth ricotta cheese
• 1 é3 c. grated parmesan cheese (fresh)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 jar (700ml) pasta sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Cook shells according to package directions. In sauce pan, heat oil; cook onion and dill (3-4 min.). Stir in spinach. Season to taste w/ s&p. Cool slightly.

Combine spinach mixture w/ icotta cheese, parmesan and egg. Set aside.

Spread half of pasta sauce i 13x9 baking dish. Fill shells w/ spinach-cheese mixture and place on sauce in dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese or mozza. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.