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Stuffed Shells Florentine | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | We love this fantastic #pasta #recipe. Jumbo shells are stuffed with a #RicottaCheese, #ParmesanCheese & #spinach filling. Then they're baked with #SpaghettiSauce poured over top. More #parmesan is added before serving. Terrific for company too. #MeatlessMondays #StuffedShells

Stuffed Shells Florentine

Teresa Ambra
Stuffed Shells Florentine is one of our favorite pasta dishes. This lovely Meatless Monday dish is a wonderful Italian entree using jumbo shells stuffed with a spinach-ricotta-parmesan mixture, topped with spaghetti sauce and cheese. It's terrific for family or company dinners. Everyone always raves over it!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Pasta Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 15
Calories 341 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • waxed paper
  • 1 10x15" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz. pkg. jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 30 oz. ctns. ricotta cheese (two 15-ounce containers)
  • 10 oz. pkg. spinach frozen, chopped, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 16 oz. bag Parmesan cheese shredded (two 8-ounce bags)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 45 oz. jar spaghetti sauce or your favorite spaghetti sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
  • Do not overcook or they will break apart easily. (I usually cook about 12 minutes).
  • Drain in colander, spray with cold water to stop cooking process.
  • Spoon shells onto large cutting board or waxed paper to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the egg, Ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 bag Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano and basil.
  • Mix well.
  • Spoon cheese mixture into shells.
  • Place stuffed shells into sprayed 10x15” baking dish.
  • You will have to layer some of the shells on top of others.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce over top of shells.
  • Sprinkle with remaining bag of Parmesan cheese to cover surface area.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

NOTE: Be careful not to overcook the noodles or cook them the full length of time according to the package directions. They will break apart easily unless they are cooked al dente or even a little less. They will finish cooking while the casserole bakes in the oven.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 542mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2681IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 435mgIron: 2mg
Keyword main dish, parmesan cheese, pasta, spinach, stuffed shells
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