Stuffed Shells

8 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 box of stuffed shells
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. lean ground beef browned
  • 2-10 oz. boxes of frozen spinach
  • 16 oz. sour cream
  • 16-24 oz. ricotta cheese (cottage cheese is a good sub.)
  • 1 lb. grated cheese (colby jack blends work very well)
  • 1 bunch green onions finely chopped
  • marinara sauce (can, jar, or homemade)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook and drain shells, set aside.
  2. 2
    Make sure spinach is thawed and drained very well.
  3. 3
    Mix green onions, spinach, ricotta cheese, sour cream and 8 oz. of grated cheese, salt & pepper to taste, together in a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4
    Take each shell and stuff with spinach mixture.
  5. 5
    Place in bottom of 13x9 baking dish.
  6. 6
    Each pan holds about 15 shells.
  7. 7
    Add ground beef to marinara sauce.
  8. 8
    Usually 2 jars are needed, spread evenly over top of shells.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle top with the other 8 oz. bag of grated cheese.
  10. 10
    Bake for about 30 mins. at 350 degrees.
  11. 11
    Remove and let cool about 5-10 mins. before serving.
  12. 12
    Makes two 13x9 in. baking pans.
  13. 13
    Great for large family gathering.

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