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Hey Smokin and Grillin Wit AB fam, After seeing that thumbnail and reading the title, I know why you’re here – to master the art of making Cheesy stuffed shells. Well, buckle up because we’re about to take this dish over the top, and I won’t keep you waiting. Let’s dive into the details of this mouthwatering recipe!
Ingredients
- 18-20 Jumbo Pasta Shells (precooked)
- 1-2 tbsp. Branch and Vine Basil Infused Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Spinach
- 15 oz. Ricotta
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded and divided
- 2 tbsp. Cream Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 24 ounces Marinara Sauce
- Fresh Parsley, to garnish
- The Original All-Purpose Seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: The Aromatic Prelude Preheat that oven to a cozy 375°F. In a pan, heat up 1-2 tbsp. of Branch and Vine’s Basil Infused Olive Oil, and let it dance with minced garlic until the kitchen sings with the aroma of perfection.
Step 2: Spinach Spotlight Enter the spinach – four cups of green goodness. Cook until wilted, set aside to cool, and let the magic happen.
Step 3: Cheesy Ensemble In a bowl, assemble the dream team – ricotta, grated Parmesan, half the shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, and a proud egg. Mix until it becomes a symphony of flavors.
Step 4: Spinach Embrace Fold in that glorious spinach mixture. No need to be gentle; this is a flavor celebration!
Step 5: Shell Stuffing Spectacle Using the Ziploc bag trick, stuff those pre-cooked jumbo pasta shells like a pro.
Step 6: Saucy Symphony Pour half of that marinara goodness into your baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells, creating a masterpiece of flavor.
Step 7: The Finale Top it with the remaining Marinara Sauce, sprinkle the rest of the shredded mozzarella, and a generous dusting of The Original All-Purpose Seasoning.
Step 8: Oven Magic Cover it up and let the oven work its charm for 20 minutes. Uncover and let it soak up the magic for an additional 10.
Step 9: Garnish Grandeur Fresh parsley on top for that extra pop – because we eat with our eyes first.
There you have it, fam – a Cheesy stuffed shells recipe that’s not just a meal but an experience. Let me know your twists and turns on this journey Keep it simple, keep it tasty, and stay tuned for more fire recipes coming your way!
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Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
- 18-20 Jumbo Pasta Shells precooked
- 1-2 tbsp Branch and Vine Basil Infused Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 4 cup Spinach
- 15 oz Ricotta
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- Fresh Parsley to garnish
- The Original All-Purpose Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat up the Basil Infused Olive Oil. Add minced garlic and let it sizzle until aromatic.
- Throw in the spinach and cook until wilted. Once done, set it aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, grated Parmesan, half of the shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, and crack in the egg. Mix until well incorporated.
- Fold in the cooked spinach mixture. Use your spatula for this round bowl action.
- Now, the fun part. Stuff those pre-cooked jumbo pasta shells with the cheesy spinach goodness. A Ziploc bag with a corner snipped off works like a charm.
- Pour half of the Marinara Sauce into your baking dish.
- Arrange your stuffed shells in the sauce-covered dish. Beautiful, right?
- Top it off with the remaining Marinara Sauce, ensuring all shells get some saucy love.
- Sprinkle the rest of the shredded mozzarella over the top. Hit it with some grated Parmesan for good measure.
- Dust lightly with The Original All-Purpose Seasoning. Trust me; this blend is gold.
- Cover the dish and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and let it soak up that oven magic for an additional 10 minutes.
- Once out, garnish with fresh parsley for that extra pop.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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We made this for the first time and it is delicious! I was looking for a recipe that was easy but with the flavor and this was it. This will definitely be my go to recipe. Thank you!