Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells

Ingredients

• 8 shells Pasta shells (jumbo)
• 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Spinach (thawed and squeezed dry, or fresh chopped)
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 3/4 cup Marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)(optional)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)(optional)
• 1 tsp Olive oil(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil pasta shells in salted water until just tender, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, mozzarella (reserve a few tablespoons for topping), and optional parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.

3. 3

   Spread marinara sauce in a small baking dish. Stuff each shell with the ricotta-spinach mixture and arrange in the dish.

4. 4

   Top with remaining mozzarella. Bake 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.