thawed and excess moisture squeezed out well or 1 package fresh spinach
chopped
12-1 cup onion
finely chopped
2 -3 cloves minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
2 eggs
beaten
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
salt and pepper
Instructions
In a frypan saute the onion and garlic until tender; add in the lemon juice and spinach, stir to combine with the onions and garlic (if using fresh spinach, stir until the spinach starts to wilt); set aside and cool.
After cooling the spinach mixture, combine the Ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, sugar (if using), salt and pepper; mix in with the spinach mixture Fill any large cooked pasta shell with the mixture, top with 1-1/2- 2 cups of favorite tomato/pasta sauce, top with grated mozza cheese, then bake for approx 45 minutes.