Source
Original recipe and photo from my blog: https://thelovelylife.org/2018/05/18/stuffed-shells/
Stuffed Shells
serves 4
* 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
* 9 oz. fresh spinach
* 1 tsp. garlic, minced
* 16 jumbo pasta shells
* 16 oz. cottage cheese
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
* 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
* 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
* 24 oz. marinara sauce
* 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add fresh spinach and saute, stirring occasionally, until wilted. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta shells al dente, according to the package. Drain and set aside.
Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, seasonings, and cooled spinach until combined. Spoon the mixture evenly into the cooked pasta shells, and place the shells side-by-side in the prepared baking dish.
Once all shells are filled, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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