SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS
2 10 oz Packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
15 oz Cottage cheese
¾ Cup Grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 Tbs Fennel seeds
2 Tbs Fresh basil*
1 Pinch Nutmeg
1 Pinch Red pepper flakes
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Cups Marinara sauce
24 Jumbo shells, freshly cooked
Dry spinach and transfer to a bowl. Add cottage cheese, ½ cup Parmesan, fennel, basil, nutmeg, red pepper and garlic to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fill each shell with the spinach and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13x2-inch baking dish, filling side up. Spoon marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until heated through. Dust with parmesan cheese and serve warm!
Servings: 6
Cooking Tips:
*2 teaspoons dried.
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