Dinner for 6

Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells

Name: Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 uncooked large pasta shells; 1 pinch salt and drizzle of oil to help prevent shells from sticking and season the water; 48 oz spaghetti sauce (optional); 2 cups diced onion; 3 1/2 cloves garlic; 5 oz fresh baby spinach; 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 heaping cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 tsp italian seasoning blend; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 tsp dried basil; 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; salt and pepper (optional); 1 1/2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese

$7.72for 460 minServes 6

Large pasta shells hold a spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan filling before baking under tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical	24 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical	24 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Onions, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.26Typical price
	Spinach, 5 oz$0.35/oz typical	5 oz	$1.75Typical price
	Milk, 16 oz$0.04/oz typical	16 oz	$0.64Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.55Typical price
	Eggs, 1.5$0.30 each typical	1.5	$0.45Typical price
	Mozzarella, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.58

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.93 per serving$7.72 for 4

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Ingredients

24 uncooked large pasta shells
1 pinch salt and drizzle of oil to help prevent shells from sticking and season the water
48 oz spaghetti sauce (optional)
2 cups diced onion
3 1/2 cloves garlic
5 oz fresh baby spinach
16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
1 heaping cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp italian seasoning blend
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper (optional)
1 1/2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese

Steps

Boil the shells in salted water with the oil until just tender, then drain.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, then cool the mixture briefly.
Mix the spinach mixture, ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parsley, basil, pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Spread the spaghetti sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and fill the shells with the ricotta mixture.
Top with mozzarella and bake at 375 F for 25 minutes.