Stuffed Shells

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 13 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente
  • chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. 2
    Mix together ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon garlic.
  3. 3
    Squeeze dry the spinach and add to the cheese, mixing well; set aside.
  4. 4
    Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and the rest of the herbs; set aside.
  5. 5
    Stuff each shell until over-filled with the spinach-cheese mix.
  6. 6
    (There may be extra shells left).
  7. 7
    Set shells in a large baking dish.
  8. 8
    Spoon sauce over shells; top with the rest of mozzarella cheese and some chopped parsley.
  9. 9
    Bake, covered, for 30 minutes at 325 degrees; uncover and bake 10 minutes more, or until cheese is light golden.
  10. 10
    Serve hot.

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