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STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Ingredients
1 lb (a box) jumbo pasta shells
4-5 Cups (32 - 40 oz.) marinara pasta sauce.
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 bag thawed and drained frozen diced spinach

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a large pot, boil the shells until almost done. About 3/4ths the recommended cooking time (approx.10 min).

3. Drain and cool with cold water.

4. Mix the cheeses and spinach in a medium bowl.

5. Fill each shell with the mixture.

6. In a baking dish spread a heavy layer of sauce.

7. Add the stuffed shells, cover liberally with sauce, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese ontop.

8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until fully cooked and sauce is boiling.

9. Remove from oven and enjoy!

TIP #1: If you run out of room in your baking dish, layer the shells but spread a layer of sauce on top before adding the second layer of shells.
TIP #2: Don't sweat exact measurements with the cheese. There is no one set method or recipe. Use what you have.
TIP #3: Serve with a nice salad, or Italian green beans, and some garlic bread.