Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• •16 jumbo shells
• •10 oz spinach
• •½ cup wheat germ
• •½ cup parmesan cheese
• •½ cup pecans
• •1 cup mexican cheese
• •2 green onions
• •salt
• •¼ teaspoon basil
• •2 eggs
• •⅓ cup water
• •16 oz alfredo sauce
• •28 oz spaghetti sauce

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1Start by pre-boiling your jumbo shells in a large pot of boiling salted water. You only need to cook them for about 9 minutes. They'll finish cooking in the oven, later. After the 9 minutes, take them out and drain them face down on a paper towel. You don't want an excess water in the shell!
2. 2While the noodles are cooking, work on your filling. Cook some frozen spinach in the microwave until it's no longer frozen.
3. 3I'd recommend following the directions on the box, but don't add in any water.
4. 4Once the spinach is cooked, add to the spinach, wheat germ, parmesan cheese, Mexican (the original recipe called for cheddar) shredded cheese, chopped pecans, and finely diced green onions.
5. 5Mix until combined.
6. 6Add in salt, a touch of pepper, and dried basil, to taste. I used about teaspoon of dried basil, but feel free to use as much as you like. The sisters also suggest adding nutmeg, to taste, if you like!
7. 7Once the mixture is seasoned to your liking, add in two eggs and water and mix again until the eggs have been fully incorporated!
8. 8Now stuff the mixture into each of the shells. You should have enough of the spinach filling to make about 16 - 20 shells. Set these aside.
9. 9Take an 8 x 8 pan (you could also use a 9 x 1
10. 10and grease it with cooking spray. Now spread alfredo sauce on the bottom, you'll use about of a jar.
11. 11Spread spaghetti sauce on top of that. Use a spatula to spread it evenly on the bottom of the pan. Top the sauces with the shells. Use the remaining sauce to top the shells.
12. 12Bake in a preheated 350°F oven, uncovered, for about 30 - 35 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and serve!