Let Chef John be your creative inspiration. In this video, Chef John cooks without a net, using leftover spinach and artichoke dip to make a stuffed p... See moreasta dish. He takes his tasty dip and combines it with some ricotta cheese and crushed red pepper flakes. To brighten flavors, he adds some fresh lemon juice; and to tighten things up a little, stirs in a gently beaten egg. And there’s your filling! A simple béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese top the stuffed shells. Then it’s just a quick bake in the oven. Serve this as a side dish with some Italian sausage. In this video, you’ll also discover Chef John’s philosophy for cooking with leftovers: “However it comes out, that’s how it’s supposed to be.” In this case, perfectly delicious. Get the recipe for Artichoke & Spinach Stuffed Shells.