Spinach-artichoke stuffed shells

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, warm a large nonstick skillet over medium- high heat. Coat pan with nonstick spray. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook, tossing frequently, until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in artichokes, salt, and black pepper. Remove pan from heat.

Step 3

In a food processor or mini food processor, process beans and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Add puréed beans and half of cheese to spinach mixture; stir well to combine.

Step 4

Lightly coat an 11 x 7–inch baking dish with nonstick spray. In bottom of dish, spread marinara. Into pasta shells, stuff spinach mixture (about 3 tbsp each). In prepared baking dish, arrange stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese melts and filling is thoroughly heated, about 20 minutes. Turn on broiler; broil until cheese lightly browns, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 5

Serving size: 3 stuffed shells and about ⅓ cup sauce