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Italian Stuffed Shells

Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20 shells

Ingredients

  • 20-24 jumbo pasta shells
  • 15 oz. part skim ricotta
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups fresh spinach finely chopped
  • 1 jar {24 oz.} pasta sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain pasta and run cold water over the shells to stop them from overcooking.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta, pesto, cheese, egg, and spinach and mix well.
  4. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  5. Spread 1 cup of pasta sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  6. Stuff the shells with 2-3 Tbsp. of ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
  7. Once all the shells are stuffed and the baking dish is full, pour the remaining 2 cups of pasta sauce over the shells and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes or until pasta sauce bubbles up around the edges.

Recipe Notes

Makes 20-24 shells

Recipe from Budget Bytes