Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells

Yield

4 people

Type

Vegetarian

Time

60 minutes

Level

Beginner

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How to

Ingredients:

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Sauce

– 2 tbsp olive oil – 1 clove garlic – 750 ml tomato puree – 2 tbsp tomato paste – 1 tsp Italian seasoning – salt and pepper to taste – 3 fresh basil

Filling

– 500 g Ricotta – 80 g Spinach chopped, steamed or frozen – 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs – 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese – 2 Egg – Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta

– 200 g Jumbo Pasta Shells – Salt to taste – 2 tbsp Olive oil for bottom of baking dish – 1 cup Pasta Water reserved

Make Your Sauce

Make your tomato sauce or buy your favorite marinara sauce. Warm it up and place it to the side.

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Combine all ingredients for cheese filling in a bowl and mix well. Prepare your baking dish by greasing it with olive oil. Add a cup of pasta water and ½ cup of sauce to the water. 

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Prepare the Filling

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Cook your pasta shells until 70% cooked, remove from water and set aside. Use a spoon to fill the jumbo pasta shells and set inside baking dish.

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Stuff it Good!

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Pour the reserved tomato sauce over the shells.  The shells should almost be submerged in the sauce. Cover with foil and place in oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

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Pour Red Gold all Over your Shells!

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Hungry Yet?

We hope you enjoyed this culinary journey through the world of Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells.  May this recipe bring joy to your kitchen and delight to your taste buds. 

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