Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed with all the water squeezed out

• 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 egg
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 (1 ounce) envelope good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
• 20 large shell macaroni, cooked and drained

• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, stir spinach, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, red bell pepper, and salad dressing mix until blended.

2. 2

   Stuff each shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of spinach mixture.

3. 3

   Spread half of the spaghetti sauce into a 13x9 inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Place stuffed shells in the dish; spoon the rest of the sauce over the shells.

5. 5

   Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese.

6. 6

   Cover with foil.

7. 7

   Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until well heated.