Crab and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

Jumbo pasta shells

12-16 shells

Crab meat

1 cup, cooked and flaked

Frozen spinach

1 cup, thawed and drained

Ricotta cheese

1 cup

Mozzarella cheese

1 cup, shredded

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Egg

1, beaten

Garlic powder

1 teaspoon

Dried basil

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Marinara sauce

2 cups, store-bought or homemade

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, thawed spinach, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell generously with the crab and spinach mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
6. Once all the shells are stuffed, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top, ensuring all shells are covered.
7. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the stuffed shells.
8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy hot!