{"id":5146,"date":"2016-04-17T17:35:49","date_gmt":"2016-04-17T21:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mimbly.com\/wordpress\/?p=5146"},"modified":"2016-04-17T17:35:49","modified_gmt":"2016-04-17T21:35:49","slug":"spinach-ricotta-stuffed-shells-from-12tomatoes-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mimbly.com\/wordpress\/2016\/04\/17\/spinach-ricotta-stuffed-shells-from-12tomatoes-com\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinach & Ricotta-stuffed shells from 12tomatoes.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

24 jumbo pasta shells or l\"Shells\"<\/a>umaconi
\n1 (15 oz.) container ricotta
\n4 cups fresh spinach
\n2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated, divided
\n1 cup heavy cream
\n1\/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
\n3 tablespoons unsalted butter
\n3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
\n1 tablespoon lemon juice
\n1\/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
\nkosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste<\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 400\u00ba F.
\nBring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to packaging directions, or until just al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain and set aside.
\nReturn pasta water to heat and blanch spinach until just wilted. 30-60 seconds, or until bright green.
\nRemove spinach from boiling water and immediately place in an ice bath to prevent further cooking.
\nDrain spinach, then place in a large bowl and mix together with ricotta.
\nSeason generously with salt and pepper, then transfer mixture to food processor or blender and pulse until spinach is chopped into small pieces.
\nFold 1 cup mozzarella cheese into ricotta mixture, then use a spoon to stuff your shells with cheesy spinach filling. Place stuffed shells in a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish.
\nMelt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk in flour to create a roux.
\nCook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, or until mixture is smooth and paste-like.
\nWhile continuing to whisk, slowly mix in heavy cream. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
\nAdd remaining mozzarella and cook until completely incorporated. Season with lemon juice, nutmeg and salt.
\nPour sauce over stuffed shells, then sprinkle parmesan over the top.
\nCover with aluminum foil and place in oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15.
\nRemove from oven and let cool 5 minutes, then serve hot.<\/p>\n

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