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Amazing 20 Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Shells
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Make these comforting Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Shells for a cheesy, satisfying vegetarian meal. This recipe brings Sunday Flavor to your table any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box Jumbo Pasta Shells (about 20 shells)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 10 ounces Fresh Spinach
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add spinach to the skillet in batches. Cook until wilted. Remove from heat and squeeze out any excess liquid from the spinach and mushroom mixture.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  7. Stir the cooked mushroom and spinach mixture into the cheese mixture.
  8. Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  9. Stuff each cooked shell with the cheese and vegetable filling. Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish over the sauce.
  10. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top of the shells.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

Notes

  • Squeezing the moisture from the spinach is key for a firm filling.
  • You can substitute the cremini mushrooms with white button mushrooms if needed.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese filling for extra depth.

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