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Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

These spinach stuffed shells are a hearty and delicious meatless main dish. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a spinach and ricotta cheese mixture, then baked in a simple tomato sauce. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends.

 12 oz jumbo shells
 1 lb ground beef
 2 ea bunches spinach
 29 oz spaghetti sauce
 15 oz ricotta cheese
 1 c sliced mushrooms
 1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
 1 1/2 ts Italian seasoning
 1 ts salt
 1 c Parmesan cheese, grated
 1 ds cayenne or pepper
1

Steam, chop and cool the spinach.

2

About 1 1/2 hours before you want toserve, boil and drain shells.

3

In bowl combine cooled spinach, ricottacheese, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.

4

Stuff each shell with thismixture and arrange in a baking dish.

5

If very large shells areunavailable, stir shells into mixture and pour into baking dish.

6

Infrying pan, brown ground beef and pour off fat.

7

(Vegetarians may omitmeat.

8

) Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and Italian seasoning.

9

Simmer 10minutes.

10

Pour meat sauce over shells.

11

Bake at 350 degrees for 25minutes.

12

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.

13

Servewith green salad.

14

Serves 6.