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Spinach Stuffed Shells
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 6
Katys recipe.. a little more prepwork after thawed... But well worth the work.
Ingredients:
12 ounces large shell noodles
1 lb ground beef
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces fresh or frozen baby spinach, chopped (about one bag)
1 cup finely chopped onion (i use about 1/2c)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
Directions:
1. preheat oven 350.
2. cook jumbo shells according to pkg direction: drain, reserve 1/2 c pasta water.
3. cook ground beef.
4. stir in oil, spinach, onion, garlic.
5. add some of the pasta water until blended well.
6. let mixture cool.
7. stir in egg and parmesan cheese.
8. Freeze stuffing if making it for a freezer recipe.
9. Serving Directions: pour 1 c tomato basil sauce into 13x9 baking dish.
10. fill jumbo shells with meat mixture; place in dish.
11. pour remaining sauce over shells.
12. cover with foil.
13. bake 30 min or until thoroughly heated.
By RecipeOfHealth.com