Trader Joe's Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Shells
- 12 Trader Joe's jumbo pasta shells
- 15 ounces Trader Joe's whole milk ricotta cheese
- 10 ounces Trader Joe's frozen organic spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce and Topping
- 24 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cook the Trader Joe's jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the Trader Joe's whole milk ricotta cheese, thawed and squeezed dry Trader Joe's frozen organic spinach, Trader Joe's shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, large egg, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Spread about 1 cup of Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of the ricotta-spinach mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the baking dish.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Pour the remaining Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are mostly covered. Sprinkle evenly with Trader Joe's shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through. For a golden-brown top, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
⏱️ 2 min
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Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Shells
- 12 Trader Joe's jumbo pasta shells
- 15 ounces Trader Joe's whole milk ricotta cheese
- 10 ounces Trader Joe's frozen organic spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce and Topping
- 24 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the Trader Joe's jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a large bowl, combine the Trader Joe's whole milk ricotta cheese, thawed and squeezed dry Trader Joe's frozen organic spinach, Trader Joe's shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, large egg, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Spread about 1 cup of Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of the ricotta-spinach mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the baking dish.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Pour the remaining Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are mostly covered. Sprinkle evenly with Trader Joe's shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through. For a golden-brown top, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
⏱️ 2 min