Jumbo pasta shells make neat little pockets for a spinach and ricotta filling. Tomato sauce underneath keeps the pasta tender, while mozzarella melts over the top. A few spare shells are helpful in case any tear during boiling.

Serves 6 • Prep: 25 minutes • Cook: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 24 jumbo pasta shells, plus a few extra
  • 10 oz (280 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 15 oz (425 g) ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • Salt, for the pasta water

Instructions

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