STUFFED SHELLS 
1 lb. lg. shells
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and water squeezed out
1/2 lb. Italian sausage or ground turkey
1/2 lb. cottage cheese, sm. curd, drained
3 garlic cloves, crushed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 c. grated cheese (Parmesan or Romano)
Salt and black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 egg, beaten
2 c. tomato, spaghetti sauce, or Italian gravy
2 c. coarsely grated Swiss or Mozzarella cheese

Boil the pasta until firm but tender. Rinse in cold water and drain. Saute the sausage or turkey and break up into small pieces. Mix with drained spinach, drained cottage cheese, garlic, lemon juice, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir in the beaten egg. Stuff the shells with the above mixture and place in a greased baking dish. Top with a bit of tomato or spaghetti sauce and, finally, the cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until all is hot and the cheese melted, about 20 minutes. Makes about 28 to 32 shells. This can also be served as a Main Dish.

 

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