Cheesy Pasta Shells Filling (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Components
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Big pasta shells (12-14)
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Virgin olive oil (1 tbsp)
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Chopped onion (1 medium)
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Crushed garlic (2 cloves)
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Raw spinach (4 cups)
→ Cheese Filling
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Ricotta (1 cup)
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Shredded mozzarella (1 cup)
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Grated parmesan (½ cup, plus extra for topping)
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Egg (1 large)
→ Seasonings & Sauce
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Salt (½ tsp)
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Pepper (½ tsp)
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Tomato marinara (1½ cups)
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Optional basil leaves for garnish
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Warm up your oven to 375°F and boil the shells till they're firm but not crunchy, following the box directions
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Pour oil into a big pan, throw in chopped onion and cook till soft (about 3-4 mins), then toss in garlic and stir for another minute
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Toss your spinach into the pan and stir until it shrinks down, roughly 2 mins
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Mix your cooked veggies with all cheeses, the egg, salt, and pepper in a big bowl
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Pour half your sauce across the bottom of an 8x8 or 9x9 dish
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Pack each shell with your cheese-spinach mix and line them up in your dish
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Pour the rest of your sauce on top and cook for 20-30 mins till everything's hot and bubbly
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Sprinkle with fresh basil and extra parmesan if you want, and enjoy while hot
# Additional Tips:
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You can make it earlier and keep it in the fridge till you're ready to cook
02 -
Perfect meat-free dinner option
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Warm up any leftovers in your microwave or oven