Giant spinach shells

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
24Whole giant shells
1tablespoonVegetable oil
110 oz pkg
1smallOnion -- minced
2tablespoonsButter -- melted
1poundsCottage cheese
1Egg -- beaten
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
30ouncesTomato sauce
1cupMozzarella cheese --
Shredded
Frozen spinach -- chopped

Directions

Cook shells in boiling, salted water for 9 minutes, drain. Gently toss shells in oil and reserve. Thaw spinach and drain, squeezing out all water.

Saute onion in butter until soft. Stir in spinach. Remove to a bowl. Add cottage cheese, egg, onion, salt and pepper. Fill each shell with mixture.

Pour half of sauce into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells in dish and cover with remaining sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes.

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell From: Stephanie Da Silva

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