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    Baked Shells Casserole


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    Rachael Ray
    Baked Shells Casserole


    5 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
    6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
    1 large or 2 small to medium onions, finely chopped, divided
    1 small carrot, finely chopped or grated
    Salt and pepper
    1 1/2 teaspoons oregano or marjoram, half a palmful
    1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/3 palmful
    1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed by pressing under flat of your knife
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 5 to 6 sprigs
    1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
    1/2 cup dry white or red wine
    2 cups chicken stock
    2 28-ounce cans Italian crushed tomatoes
    1 pound medium or large shell pasta (not extra-large stuffing shells)
    2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in clean towel
    Freshly grated nutmeg, about 1/4 teaspoon
    2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
    1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus some to pass at table
    2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

 

 

 


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