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Classic Italian-American Stuffed Shells With Ricotta and Spinach Recipe

Classic Italian-American Stuffed Shells With Ricotta and Spinach Recipe
  • Category

    Mains

  • Cusine

    Italian

Ingredients

1 box jumbo pasta shells

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 cups ricotta cheese

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3 cups marinara sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook shells according to package instructions for baked shells . Using a spider, slotted spoon, or mesh strainer, carefully transfer shells to a large bowl of cold water until cooled slightly, then drain. Drizzle shells very lightly with oil and toss to coat. Set aside.