Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• Fresh basil (for garnish)
• Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Marinara sauce (2 cups)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Egg (1)
• Parmesan cheese (1 cup, grated)
• Spinach (2 cups, cooked and chopped)
• Ricotta cheese (2 cups)
• Jumbo pasta shells (24 shells)

Instructions

1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta and spinach mixture and place them in the baking dish.
6. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.