Thursday, January 7, 2010

Spinach Stuffed Shells

SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS

( This picture is not the finished product...you still have to add the
Spaghetti Sauce & Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese)



THIS IS SO EASY & YUMMY.... MY 8,5, & 3 year olds are upset when there's not leftovers!

*1 box of Jumbo Shells ( I usually use all but about 5 or 6 shells in the box- only because there's not enough spinach mixture to fill all the shells in the box)
*1 container 15oz of Ricotta Cheese
*1 bag of baby spinach
*1 can of Spaghetti Sauce ( flavor of your choice)
*Shredded Mozzarella Cheese & Shredded Cheddar Cheese

DIRECTIONS
* Cook & Drain Shells according to box

* Put entire container of Ricotta Cheese in a microwave safe bowl & heat in microwave for about 20 seconds.

* Chop up spinach to very small pieces ( I tear the stems off first & I use about a cup & 1/2 of spinach....NOT PRESSED TIGHTLY JUST POURED IN A MEASURING CUP TO MEASURE)

* Mix Chopped spinach in with the Ricotta Cheese until blended well.

* Spoon Mixture of Ricotta Cheese & Spinach into each individual COOLED spinach shell & place in a Oven Safe dish......when all shells are full & placed in dish cover stuffed shells with can of Spaghetti Sauce & place in the Oven on 375 for about 8 minutes. Next add a handful of each kind of shredded cheese ( Mozzarella & Cheddar ) to the top & cook another 3-5 minutes or until Cheese is melted.*Cool & Serve!