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Stuffed Shells Florentine

Serve this tasty classic with a sprinkle of minced parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Course Dish to Pass, lunch, Main Course, special occasion
Cuisine American, Canadian, firehouse, Italian
Keyword baked, cheesy, fancy, firefighter, firehouse
Servings 6
Author Firehouse Cooking
Cost $$

Ingredients

  • 1 29 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach defrosted
  • 4 1/2 cups (2 16oz containers) ricotta cheese
  • 1 12 ounce package grated Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh-grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 12 ounce package jumbo shells uncooked

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the shells according to package instructions, drain well.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat just until hot.
  • Spoon 1 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a large baking pan.
  • Reserve the remaining sauce, keeping it warm.
  • Cook the spinach according to package instructions, drain very well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, Mozzarella, eggs and Parmesan cheese, mix well.
  • Using a teaspoon, fill each shell with the cheese mixture.
  • Arrange the shells, with the opening down, in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately with the reserved marinara sauce.