{"id":21448,"date":"2014-04-15T07:31:51","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T11:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=21448"},"modified":"2021-02-10T17:30:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T22:30:27","slug":"spinach-ricotta-stuffed-shells-bulk-recipe-for-freezing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/spinach-ricotta-stuffed-shells-bulk-recipe-for-freezing\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells (Bulk Recipe for Freezing)"},"content":{"rendered":"
This easy stuffed shells recipe with basil, spinach, tomato, and ricotta cheese will make just about anyone ask for seconds… which they can because it makes two pans!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recently I\u2019ve had quite a few friends have babies. I\u2019ve been cooking up extra meals to bring to barter for time holding their newborns. Actually, I\u2019m kind of terrified to hold them to be honest. When you are used to a toddler, a tiny one feels intimidating again. I hope that fades soon considering our baby girl will be here soon and I probably should get comfortable with holding her.<\/p>\n Visiting all the sweet babies also has me focused on preparing for ours. I\u2019ve been busy stocking our freezer with meals to enjoy while we try and get the hang out this family of four thing. In order to minimize kitchen time and accomplish as much as possible, today I am sharing a recipe designed for cooking in bulk.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I love stuffed shells (what is there not to love?), but they do take some time to make. This recipe is comforting, delicious and makes 3 pans full of shells. I gave one away, ate one and still had one for the freezer. I like that maximized result for my effort!<\/p>\n I like to use fresh spinach, mostly because I can never get all the moisture out of the frozen kind.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The giant pile cooks down quickly, so you\u2019ll want to watch it to make sure it doesn\u2019t get too mushy.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This recipe calls for fresh garlic and spinach, which really makes the flavor pop. I also highly suggest using fresh basil for a brighter flavor. With spring coming it should be easier to get, but feel free to cheat like I did.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n You\u2019ll want to cook extra shells because I guarantee you some will break in the process.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Then, turn on some tunes and enjoy the therapeutic filling of the shells.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If you plan on freezing a batch or three, first cover snuggly with plastic wrap, followed by tin foil.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n I also like to clearly label with directions so there is no guess work when pulling it out of the freezer.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n I was psyched to bring this to a friend, have one for ourselves and another ready in the freezer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Totally worth the time and effort for homemade comfort food.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nPrint<\/a><\/span>