Christmas Shells

Cooking Instructions

Prepare Marinara Sauce Large dutch oven Medium heat add olive oil add garlic & chopped onion saute until onion is transparent (do not burn garlic) add 2 cans crushed tomatoes tomato paste spices freshly ground pepper parsley coffee sugar

Simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring often

Cook jumbo shells per package directions (do not overcook) drain cold water bath (to make handling easier) keep in water to prevent sticking

Prepare filling Mix Ricotta, shredded mozarella, eggs and fresh italian parsley Divide in half Into one half mix defrosted chopped spinach Fill shells (may pastry bag) Place sauce in bottom of baking dish top with filled shells ( 2 separate baking dishes) One with Spinach Shells One with White shells This is so pretty for a Christmas Buffet