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Roasted Red Pepper Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells

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Roasted Red Pepper Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells deliver a comforting, flavorful experience that’s perfect for any occasion. These pasta shells are generously filled with a creamy blend of cottage cheese, sweet roasted red peppers, and fresh spinach, all topped with marinara sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan. This delightful dish is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning and sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large pasta shells
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta shells until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan. Mix well.
  5. Fill each cooked shell with the cheese mixture and place in a greased baking dish seam-side up.
  6. Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added flavor, consider using ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese. You can add sautéed mushrooms or herbs like basil or oregano to the filling for extra depth. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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