Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells


Ingredients:
1 box jumbo shells pasta
1 box of frozen creamed spinach
1 medium onion
1 medium sized container of ricotta cheese
1 jar of pasta sauce
1 packet of shredded mozzarella cheese
oregano
basil
salt
pepper
garlic
rosemary
olive oil

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
1. Fill 3/4 of a large pot with water and set over medium-high heat to boil.
2. Add the jumbo pasta shells, about 3 tablespoons of olive oil and salt to liking.
3. Finely chop the onion and heat up the frozen spinach in the microwave.
4. Place a pan over medium heat and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once heated, add the onion.
5. Cook the onion until tender. Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary to liking.
6. Remove from heat and mix in the creamed spinach. Also add 3/4 of the ricotta cheese. Season again to liking.
7. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and remove from heat. Let cool.
8. Fill shells with the onion, spinach and cheese mixture, and place in oven-safe baking pan.
9. Cover shells with pasta sauce. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top until shells are covered.
10. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

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