Moms Spinach And Ricotta Stuffed Shells

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This is moms stuffed shell recipe, it can be made with reduced fat cheeses and with a straight tomato sauce for a lighter fare.

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Steps

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Bring 4 5 qts of water to a rolling boil , add 2 tbs of salt , gently add pasta , be sure to add extra shells as you will lose a few , cook for approximately 10 minutes , or it tests al dente.

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Drain and rinse in cold water.

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If pasta is starchy , you can toss in olive oil to prevent from sticking , but use sparingly as it will also prevent the cheese from sticking.

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While pasta is cooking start your sauce:.

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In an 6-8 qt pan brown meats over a medium hot burner , work it with a spoon until meat crumbles , add onion , then cook until dark brown , if there is an excessive amount of fat , drain and , optionally , rinse.

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Add garlic and season to taste.

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Cook until garlic is fragrant , use caution not to burn.

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Add sauce & paste , reduce to a simmer.

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Continue to simmer until ready to serve , adjust seasoning as necessary.

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While meat sauce is cooking thaw and rinse and your spinach , i like to use the microwave , but you can rinse it under hot water.

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After draining all the water you c.

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Ingredients

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pasta shells, olive oil, whole milk ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, frozen chopped spinach, garlic, eggs, italian seasoning, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, tomato paste, italian sausage, ground chuck, onion