Cheesy and Delicious Stuffed Shells Recipe

This recipe for stuffed shells is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. It's a perfect dish for a family dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 package jumbo pasta shells
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 24 oz marinara sauce

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and cook the pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place in a baking dish.
4. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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