Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells

This easy Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe is one of our favorite dinners. These shells are make ahead and freezer friendly, so make a big batch to enjoy for dinners and lunches! 

I love the fact that this Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe makes a lot, because it’s hard to go wrong with cheesy pasta. I don’t make special “kid meals” for my kids- they either eat what we’re eating as a family or they don’t. But it is nice when dinner is something that they love and enjoy, and these were enjoyed by all.

RECIPES BY kristineskitchenblog [THANK YOU]

Will be making these again!! Added alot of fresh minced garlic and used a fire roasted garlic marinara sauce. Needed alot more cook time than what the recipe called for but thats probably just my oven.

I'm a vegetarian, and my boyfriend is a meat eater. Great recipe for this type of couple! I did sauteed kale on the side instead of a salad.

Super easy! Used fresh spinach rather than frozen and poured some marinara on the bottom of the pan as well as on top of the shells. Absolutely love these!!! So easy to make and so good!!! Great recipe!!

Ingredients

• 10 ounce box frozen chopped spinach
• 12 ounce package jumbo shells
• 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
• 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) grated mozzarella cheese, divided
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 25 ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the jumbo shells. Cook according to package directions for al dente. Be careful not to overcook the shells or they will fall apart as you fill them. Drain and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
2. Meanwhile, defrost the spinach in the microwave. Using a clean kitchen towel, wring out the excess liquid. Set aside.
3. Visit Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells By kristineskitchenblog. For Full Instructions

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