Jumbo Stuffed Shells with Beef and Spinach

Exclusively from Costco Wholesale

(serves 4)

• 1 TBSP butter or olive oil
• 2 oz. onion, minced or finely chopped
• Optional: 8 oz. lean ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 TSP minced garlic
• 4 oz. spinach, chopped
• 1 (15-oz.) container ricotta cheese (whole milk)
• 1/2 TSP oregano (fresh or dried)
• 1/2 TSP basil (fresh or dried)
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 box (min 10 oz) jumbo shells (cooked al dente only!)
• 1 jar Kirkland signature marinara sauce
• 1 ½ cups grated parmesan or Asiago cheese

Preparation:

In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion until translucent.

Add the ground beef, brown 5 to 8 minutes, drain.

Add garlic and spinach, and continue sautéing for 2 more minutes; remove from heat and cool.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, oregano, basil, and the ground beef mixture with a spatula.

Add the lightly beaten egg, salt and pepper, and continue mixing.

Stuff the filling into the cooked and cooled jumbo shells using a spoon.

Lay the shells side-by-side in a lightly sauced or oiled glass or stoneware baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, top with Parmesan cheese and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.