Description

If you are looking for a vegetarian meal that is both delicious and satisfying, look no further. This Italian dish is filling and comforting and so easy to make. Serve with a salad and crusty bread or garlic bread.

Ingredients

• 16 jumbo pasta shells + extra to allow for breakage
• 1-1/2 T. olive oil
• 2 1/2 t. fresh garlic, minced
• 4 c. fresh, packed spinach leaves, roughly-chopped
• 12 oz. skim-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 c. shredded skim-milk mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, + more for serving
• 1 large egg
• 1 T. fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 t. kosher salt
• 1/2 t. freshly-ground black pepper
• 1-1/4 c. marinara sauce

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add garlic; cook until it begins to brown, about a minute or 2. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until leaves begin to wilt but are still bright green, about 3 - 4 minutes. Spinach should be reduced by half. Remove from heat; cool.