Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Shells
(from NightfallPA’s recipe box)
Source: Campbell's Kitchen (from RecipeThing user SallyV)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- 1 12 oz. frozen broccoli florets
- 1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 t. black pepper
- 18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
- 1 jar (24 ounces) favorite spaghetti sauce
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a 13 × 9” baking dish with cooking spray.
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Partially cook the broccoli in the microwave. Let cool.
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Stir the ricotta cheese, broccoli, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and black pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into each shell.
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Spread 1 cup of the sauce in prepared baking dish. Place the filled shells on the sauce. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until it’s hot and bubbling.