In the 5 Ingredient Challenge kitchen, hosts Maksim and Pradnesh high five. They both have short black hair.

[Rhythmic music plays]

Sauce is spread over filled pasta shells in a large glass dish. T.V.O. kids Presents 5 Ingredients Challenge, Spinach Stuffed shells.

Pradnesh says, ON TODAY'S FIVE
INGREDIENT CHALLENGE,
WE'LL BE COOKING...

Maksim says, ...SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS.

In the kitchen, Pradnesh wears a purple long-sleeved shirt. Maksim wears a dark blue button-down shirt. Text reads, 5 Ingredient Challenge with Maksim and Pradnesh, Spinach Stuffed Shells.

Maksim says, FOR TODAY'S RECIPE,
YOU'LL NEED...

Pradnesh says, TWENTY-FOUR
JUMBO PASTA SHELLS.

Maksim says, TWO CONTAINERS, OR 475G EACH,
OF RICOTTA CHEESE.

Pradnesh says, ONE PACKAGE
OF FROZEN CHOPPED SPINACH.

Maksim says, TWO CUPS OF SHREDDED
MOZZARELLA CHEESE.

Pradnesh says, THREE CUPS, OR 750 ML,
OF TOMATO SAUCE.

Pictures of the five ingredients are shown with their measurements.

Maksim says, AND WE ARE READY FOR
THE FIVE INGREDIENT CHALLENGE!

He stands beside Pradnesh in the kitchen.

He says, FIRST STEP IS TO FILL
THIS LARGE POT WITH WATER
AND BRING IT
TO A BOIL.

Maksim fills a large pot with water, then places it on a cooktop. Pradnesh covers it with a lid and turns on the cooktop.

[Cooktop beeping]

The water boils.

Maksim says, THEN, YOU COOK THE PASTA
FOR SEVEN TO NINE MINUTES.

He pours a bowl of large pasta shells into the boiling water. Text reads, 24 Shells. Pradnesh covers the pot with the lid.

He says, AND I'LL SET THE OVEN
TO 375 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

He sets the oven temperature. Text reads, 375°F, 191°C.

Maksim says, TAKE THE FROZEN SPINACH
OUT OF THE FREEZER AND
LET IT THAW.

Frozen spinach thaws in a strainer in a bowl. Text reads, 1 Package.

[Alarm beeping]

Pradnesh says, THE PASTA'S READY!

He uncovers the pasta, then pours the shells into a strainer in the sink. He brings the shells to the counter.

Maksim says, I'M GONNA SQUEEZE THE SPINACH
HARD OVER A BOWL.

He squeezes the defrosting spinach.

[Squishing]

Spinach water sprays Maksim.

Maksim says, OH!

Pradnesh looks surprised. Maksim lifts the strainer out of the bowl, which is full of water.

Pradnesh continues, IN A LARGE BOWL,
MIX THE SPINACH AND
THE RICOTTA CHEESE
AND PUT IT IN A PLASTIC
STORING BAG AND SET IT ASIDE.

Maksim mixes the spinach with ricotta cheese in a large bowl. Pradnesh opens a large plastic storing bag inside of a tall glass. He pulls the bag’s opening over the glass’s rim, then scoops the spinach and ricotta cheese mix into the bag. Pradnesh takes the bag out of the glass and gently squeezes the mixture into one corner of the bag.

He says, USING A GRATER, I'M GONNA SHRED
TWO CUPS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE.

He shreds mozzarella cheese with a cheese grater. Text reads, 2 cups [500 milliliters]. Pradnesh scoops the shredded cheese into a bowl with a measuring cup.

He says, ONE CUP, TWO CUPS.

Maksim says, I WILL NOW SPREAD ONE CUP
OF TOMATO SAUCE AT THE BOTTOM
OF THIS BAKING DISH.

He dumps tomato sauce into a large glass baking dish. Text reads, 1 cup [250 millilitres].

Pradnesh says, NOW THAT THE SHELLS HAVE
COOLED DOWN A BIT,
IT'S TIME TO STUFF THEM.

Maksim says, IT'S EASY. TAKE YOUR PLASTIC
BAG, CUT A SMALL HOLE
IN ONE OF THE BOTTOM CORNERS
AND FILL THE SHELLS
WITH THE RICOTTA
AND SPINACH MIXTURE.

Pradnesh fills the cooled pasta shells with the ricotta mixture using the plastic storing bag like a piping bag. Maksim places the shells side by side over the pasta sauce spread out over the bottom of the glass baking dish.

Pradnesh says, AND DONE.
NOW, LET'S COVER THE SHELLS
WITH TWO CUPS OF SAUCE.

Maksim holds the baking dish in place while Pradnesh pours tomato sauce over the filled shells.

Pradnesh says, NOW, LET'S SPREAD IT OUT.

He evenly spreads the tomato sauce over the shells using the back of a spoon.

Maksim says, LET'S SPRINKLE THE MOZZARELLA
CHEESE ON TOP.

He sprinkles the shredded mozzarella over the filled shells and sauce.

Pradnesh says, LET'S COVER THE DISH WITH
ALUMINUM FOIL.

He covers the dish with aluminum foil.

Maksim says, LET'S PLACE IT IN THE OVEN
FOR 35 MINUTES.

Text reads, 35 minutes.

Maksim says, OVEN MITTS!

Oven mitts appear on his hands. Pradnesh opens the oven. Maksim carefully slides the covered dish inside. Pradesh and Maksim pair clean up the kitchen. Pradnesh takes the pasta strainer to the sink while Maksim puts the extra mozzarella cheese into a bowl.

[Oven beeping]

Maksim says, LET'S TAKE THE FOIL OUT
AND PUT IT BACK IN THE OVEN
FOR 10 MINUTES,
UNTIL THE CHEESE TURNS GOLD.

Text reads, 10 minutes. Pradnesh wears the oven mitts as he reaches inside the oven with a pair of tongs. With the tongs, he takes the aluminum foil off the dish. He then helps Maksim wipe down the counter.

[Oven beeping]

Text reads, Ready!

Pradnesh says, ONCE IT COOLS DOWN...

Maksim says, ...WE ARE READY TO TASTE!

He cuts into a spinach stuffed shell while Pradnesh scoops one onto a plate. They each try a bite.

Maksim says, MMM!

He nods enthusiastically.

He says, AND THAT WAS TODAY'S
YUMMY RECIPE!

Pradnesh says, WHAT A CHALLENGE!

The two hosts smile.

[Rhythmic music continues]

End credits.

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