Stuffed Shells

🥘 Ingredients

• jumbo pasta shells 12 oz
• ricotta cheese 15 oz package
• eggs 2 large
• jack cheese 1 cup
• shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups
• Parmesan cheese ½ cup
• frozen chopped spinach 1 box
• salt ½ tsp
• black pepper ¼ tsp
• marinara sauce 24 oz
• extra mozzarella cheese (optional)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to {350%°F}. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish .
2. 2

   Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. 3

   In a large bowl , combine ricotta cheese , eggs (lightly beaten), jack cheese (shredded), shredded mozzarella cheese , Parmesan cheese (grated), frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained), salt , and black pepper . Stir until well combined.
4. 4

   Note: Use 3 cups of mozzarella cheese if no jack cheese is used.
5. 5

   Spread about {1%cup} of marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. 6

   Stuff each cooked shell with a generous tablespoon of the cheese mixture. Place the shells in the dish, seam-side up.
7. 7

   Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with some extra mozzarella cheese (optional) .
8. 8

   Cover the dish with aluminum foil .
9. 9

   Bake for 30 minutes . For browned cheese, remove the foil for the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking.
10. 10

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.