Rain City Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

Based on 6 servings per recipe.

• 1 package large pasta shells or manicotti tubes
• 1 half carton (about 2 cups) ricotta cheese
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 bunch baby spinach
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• large can low sodium tomato sauce
• enough grated parmesan cheese to garnish

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Start large pot of boiling water for pasta.
3. Add shells and cook only about 4-5 minutes (you want them stiff enough to hold their shape).
4. Meanwhile, put the baby spinach in a bowl and microwave about 2-3 minutes (should be wilted), then coarsley chop.
5. Mix ricotta, cooked spinach, basil, and eggs together.
6. Rinse pasta in cold water.
7. Using a spoon, fill the shells.
8. Put 1/2 the sauce on the bottom of a greased casserole dish, setting shells filled side up.
9. Drizzle top with remaining sauce, sprinkle with parmesan and bake uncovered about 30 minutes.