Name: Sweet Potato Spinach Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (Source: 2 tablespoons olive oil); 1/4 each large white onion (finely diced) (Source: 1/4 large white onion (finely diced)); 5 oz fresh spinach (Source: 5 oz. fresh spinach); 1 cup full-fat ricotta cheese (Source: 1 cup full-fat ricotta cheese); 1 cup 4% cottage cheese (Source: 1 cup 4% cottage cheese); 15 oz canned sweet potato puree (Source: 15 oz. canned sweet potato puree); 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic (Source: 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic); 1/8 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/8 teaspoon salt); 24 oz jar organic marinara sauce (Source: 24 oz. jar organic marinara sauce); 1/2 cup vegetable broth (Source: 1/2 cup vegetable broth); 1 cup shredded mozzarella (Source: 1 cup shredded mozzarella); 12 oz jumbo shells (Source: 12 oz. jumbo shells)

Get to know the ingredients

large white onion (finely diced)

In the method: When olive oil is fragrant (that's when you know it's hot) add the onion to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.

fresh spinach

In the method: Then, add the fresh spinach to the pan and toss the spinach with the olive oil and onion.

full-fat ricotta cheese

In the method: In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, sweet potato puree, minced garlic, salt and wilted spinach.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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First, preheat oven to 425ºF and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Next, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil.
When olive oil is fragrant (that's when you know it's hot) add the onion to the pan and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add the fresh spinach to the pan and toss the spinach with the olive oil and onion.
Sauté the spinach over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until the spinach is wilted and then remove from heat.
In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, sweet potato puree, minced garlic, salt and wilted spinach. Set aside.
Prepare the casserole dish and add 1 cup of your favorite marinara sauce, 1/2 cup of the cheese and sweet potato mixture , and 1/2 cup vegetable broth to the bottom of the casserole dish. Use a spatula to mix and then spread the sauce out evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Stuff the jumbo shells individually by scooping the sweet potato and cheese mixture with the shell until it is full. Place the shell on the bottom of the casserole, open side up. Repeat until all shells are used or until the casserole dish is full.
Finally, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and cover the casserole dish with tin foil and bake at 425ºF for 60 minutes.
Remove the casserole dish from the oven and uncover. Sprinkle mozzarella over the shells and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Sprinkle mozzarella over the shells and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Prepare the sauce mixture

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and skillet. Start with this step: First, preheat oven to 425ºF and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

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