Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium pot over medium heat and sauté finely chopped mushrooms for about 5 minutes. Add thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
- In the same skillet, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add minced garlic and herbs. Cook for 30 seconds, then whisk in 1 cup of flour for 1 minute. Gradually add white wine and milk, and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and incorporate grated Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add jumbo pasta shells and cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta and provolone cheese with the sautéed spinach and mushrooms. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Spread 1/3 of the cheese sauce evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish and fill each pasta shell with the cheese-spinach mixture.
- Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the stuffed shells and top with sautéed mushrooms and grated Parmesan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure spinach is well drained to avoid a watery filling. Use freshly grated cheese for optimal melting.
