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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Shells Stuffed with Creamy Ricotta, Mushroom & Spinach

Boil 1/2 package of large pasta shells and drain.  Meanwhile...

Mix together 1 container ricotta cheese + 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella + 1 egg + 10 oz defrosted and well-drained spinach.
 Saute 1/2 package sliced mushrooms + 1/2 chopped small onion + 2 minced cloves garlic.
 Add mushrooms to spinach mixture and mix thoroughly.
 Lightly spray a 13" x 9" pan and spoon in a thin layer of spaghetti sauce.
 Stuff each shell with a heaping tablespoon (or 2) of ricotta mixture and place in pan on top of sauce.
 Top with spaghetti sauce + 1/4 cup water. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
 Remove cover. Top with 1/2 cup mozzarella and bake 5 minutes more.
Serve with a mixed green salad.

Smile because you made a delicious, nutritious, vegetarian meal and everyone will love it!  Be healthy!

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