STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Stuffed pasta shells a side dish made with fresh ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. Whats great about this casserole you can use it as a side dish or main meal. Spaghetti sauce recipe can be found on casserole sauces page. Serves 6

2 packages spinach (10 oz each frozen thawed chopped)

2 green onions (green parts finely chopped)

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup shedded mozzarella cheese

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 large egg (beaten)

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 pound (about 18) jumbo pasta shells

3 cups spaghetti sauce

DIRECTIONS

1.Set oven to 350f.

2. Place thawed spinach in a collender and press ouy moisture with spoon.

3. Using a large bowl combine together onions, 1/2 cup parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, egg, pepper, and spinach.

4. Cook pasta shells according to box until firm to the bite and drain.

5. Place 1 cup of sauce on bottom of casserole pan. Stuff shells with mixture and place on top of sauce. cover with rest of sauce and rest of parmesan. Spray foil with cooking spray and cover shells.

6. bake for 20 minutes and remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until sauce is bubbly.

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