STUFFED SHELLS (WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE)

Stuffed Shells (with Spinach and Cheese) image

Provided by Laura O.

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 large onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, well drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (8 oz)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash cinnamon (optional)
20 large shell noodles, cooked and drained
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a skillet, cook onion until tender.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in the spinach, cream cheese, and egg.
Add 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar, cottage cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper, and cinnamon if desired; mix well.
Stuff shells and arrange in a greased 13x9x2 baking dish.
Combine sauce ingredients; mix well.
Pour over shells.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.