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!