SPINACH- AND CHEESE- STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

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Provided by Blair Box

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Fennel     Bon Appétit     Costa Mesa     California

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper
3 1/2 cups purchased marinara or spaghetti sauce
32 jumbo pasta shells, freshly cooked
Additional grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer spinach to large bowl. Add ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, fennel, basil and garlic to bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper; blend.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spoon 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over bottom of 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Fill each pasta shell with spinach mixture. Place shells, filling side up, in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.

dunia ningwe
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Can't wait to make this again!


Biron Su
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I'm going to try making this dish with different types of cheese next time.


Shathi Aktar
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Najaf Abbas
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sundiata Black
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Douglas Colburn
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese filling was very flavorful and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly.


Yaketsuki
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Meh.


P4 Prince Official
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This dish was a bit too rich for me, but my husband loved it.


Zakayo Kirui
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I thought the pasta shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious.


Ann Kiama
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The spinach and cheese filling was a bit bland for my taste, but overall this dish was pretty good.


Aubrianne Blackshear
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This was my first time making stuffed pasta shells and they turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was a huge success.


Gianalyse Ibarra
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The spinach and cheese stuffing is delicious and the pasta shells cook perfectly.


Ezra Lopez
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.