CHEESE-STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got the recipe and made a few changes to it in my own kitchen. I'm happy to share it with you. —Lori Mecca, Grants Pass, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Total Time 01 hours 25 minutes
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Yield 12 servings (2 casseroles).
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the spinach, cream cheese and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and cinnamon if desired. , Stuff pasta shells with sausage mixture. Arrange in two shallow 2-qt. or 11x7-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Combine the sauce ingredients; spoon over shells. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, FatContent 23g fat (14g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 94mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1097mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 24g protein.
SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE (WITH FRESH OR FROZEN ...
These cheesy vegetarian stuffed shells can be made with either fresh or frozen spinach, depending on what is convenient for you.
Provided by Sheela Prakash
Categories Main dish Dinner Pasta dish Casserole
Total Time 4260S
Prep Time 2100S
Cook Time 2160S
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Arrange a rack in the top third of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F.
- If using frozen spinach, thaw 10 ounces according to package directions. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel, roll it up in the towel, and squeeze out all the excess moisture.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves. Grate 12 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese on the large holes of a box grater (about 3 cups). Finely grate 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 packed cup).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. If using fresh baby spinach, add 10 ounces a few handfuls at a time and stir until just wilted, about 5 minutes. If using frozen spinach, add to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly while you parboil the shells.
- Add 6 ounces jumbo pasta shells to the pot of boiling water and cook until barely al dente, about 9 minutes or according to package directions. Drain, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil while still in the strainer, and toss to coat.
- Add 15 to 16 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the pan of spinach and stir to combine.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce from a 24-ounce jar into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with a generous spoonful (about a heaping tablespoon) of the ricotta mixture and place them filling-side up in the dish. Spoon the remaining 2 cups marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : SaturatedFatContent 10.4 g, UnsaturatedFatContent 0.0 g, CarbohydrateContent 40.5 g, SugarContent 14.5 g, ServingSize Serves 6, ProteinContent 19.9 g, FatContent 23.9 g, Calories 456 cal, SodiumContent 896.1 mg, FiberContent 3.7 g, CholesterolContent 0 mg
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