Spinach, Garlic, and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Before the shells go into the oven!

Shells Stuffed

Dinner is ready!  Enjoy!

This is a great dish to warm you up during the cold winter months.  It's a vegetarian dish but still full of flavors!

Recipe: Easily serves four

Ingredients:


1 can of tomato sauce (your choice)
2 Tb of marsala wine
5 Tb of fresh garlic
1/4 cup of fresh parsley
1 cup of sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup of diced onion
3/4 box of jumbo shells
1 package of mozzarella cheese
1 package of spinach, cook then drain
1 egg
Salt and Pepper
1 container of ricotta (not the big carton but the half size)


Boil water and add shells, cooked until desired consistency.


In sauce pan, toss the tomato sauce, marsala wine,  2 Tb of garlic, mushrooms, and onions.  Heat on med heat until warm.


In mixing bowl, toss together ricotta cheese, egg, spinach, 3 Tb of garlic, parsley, salt and pepper, and 1/4 cup of mozzarella.


Stuff the cooked shells individually with the cheese mixture and place in a baking dish.


Cover all the shells with tomato sauce and finish it with the remaining mozzarella cheese.


Cook for 30 minutes at 375 degrees!




This dish goes well with fresh garlic bread and a small caesar salad.  Delicious!