{"id":248,"date":"2011-08-26T22:22:00","date_gmt":"2011-08-26T22:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/post\/SPINACH-AND-CHEESE-STUFFED-PASTA-SHELLS.aspx"},"modified":"2011-08-26T22:22:00","modified_gmt":"2011-08-26T22:22:00","slug":"spinach-and-cheese-stuffed-pasta-shells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alpine9recipes.com\/?p=248","title":{"rendered":"SPINACH  AND  CHEESE  STUFFED  PASTA  SHELLS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">32<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>jumbo Pasta Shells<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;<\/span>2 T. fresh Basil, chopped<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>OR<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>2 tsp. dried<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">2<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>(10 oz) pkgs. frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>3 cloves Garlic, minced<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">1<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>(15 oz) container Ricotta Cheese<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>Salt and Pepper to taste<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">1 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese, divided<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span>3 cups bottled Marinara Sauce<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">2 T. Fennel Seeds<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">Cook pasta shells following package directions, drain well and set aside.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Squeeze spinach dry and put in large bowl.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Add ricotta, &frac12; cup Parmesan, fennel, basil and garlic.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Season with salt and pepper and stir to blend.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">Spoon &frac12; cup marinara sauce evenly over bottom of<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>9 x 13 glass baking dish.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">Fill each pasta shell with spinach mixture. Place shells, filling side up, in the dish.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Spoon remaining sauce over shells.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Sprinkle with remaining &frac12; cup Parmesan and cover loosely with foil. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;\">Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>32&nbsp; jumbo Pasta Shells&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;2 T. fresh Basil, chopped&nbsp; OR&nbsp; 2 tsp. dried 2&nbsp; (10 oz) pkgs. frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1&nbsp; (15 oz) container Ricotta Cheese&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salt and Pepper to taste 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese, divided&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;3 cups bottled Marinara Sauce 2 T. 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