Cheesy Stuffed Pasta

 By Foodynians Recipes
Cheesy Stuffed Pasta
Published: October 29, 2014 

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook time: 25 Minutes
Total time: 50 Minutes
Yield: 10 Servings 

Nutrition facts: 666 calories   





Ingredients

• 24 cooked jumbo pasta shells.
• 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
• 15-oz container ricotta cheese.
• 12 oz cottage cheese.
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach (chopped).
• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic (minced).
• 1 teaspoon black pepper.
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
• 1 cup marinara sauce.

Method

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, spinach, garlic, pepper and parsley.
• Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce into a shallow 12 x 9” baking dish coated with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Drain pasta; stuff with cheese mixture. Arrange in prepared dish. Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

Cheesy Stuffed Pasta