Renee’s Famous Stuffed Shells

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Renee's Famous Stuffed Shells
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs pot cheese ( ricotta )
2 eggs
4 1/3 cups mozzarella cheese
3 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons garlic powder
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach ( thawed )
pasta shells

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
452
Sugar
4g
Fat
27g
Renee's Famous Stuffed Shells are a classic comfort food that are enjoyed by many. This recipe combines pasta shells with a cheese and spinach mixture to create a filling and delicious meal that is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The dish is hearty and comforting, and is sure to please a crowd. To make the recipe even more delicious, you can customize it to your liking by adding ground beef or other favorite ingredients to the cheese mixture.

Instructions

1.Cook the pasta shells according to package directions.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the pot cheese, eggs, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, nutmeg, garlic powder, and chopped spinach.
3.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
4.Using a small spoon, stuff each cooked shell with the cheese mixture and place in a greased baking dish.
5.Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/3 cups of mozzarella cheese over the top of the shells.
6.Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Renee’s Famous Stuffed Shells are a crowd-pleasing comfort food that are easy to make and delicious.

The recipe can be easily modified to include additional ingredients such as ground beef or diced vegetables.

CONS

The recipe calls for a significant amount of cheese, which can make the dish high in calories and fat.

This recipe may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Renee’s Famous Stuffed Shells are not the healthiest food option, they do provide a good source of calcium and protein from the cheese and eggs.
The spinach used in the recipe is also a good source of iron and other nutrients.

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