Large pasta shells filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, baked in marinara sauce.

Ingredients

• 12 jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the cheese and spinach mixture and place them in the baking dish.
6. Top the stuffed shells with the remaining marinara sauce, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 min.
8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 min, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.

Notes

• You can add more vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers if desired.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.