ITALIAN STUFFED SHELLS WITH MEAT AND RICOTTA CHEESE RECIPES

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SLOW-COOKER STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the lid and find the deliciousness waiting in the slow cooker. Add garlic bread and you're golden! —Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 04 hours 30 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 04 hours 00 minutes

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 jars (24 ounces each) roasted garlic Parmesan pasta sauce
2 cups water
1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
Optional: Additional shredded Italian cheese blend and sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Mix first 8 ingredients (mixture will be stiff). In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, mix 1 jar pasta sauce with water. Fill shells with ricotta mixture; layer in slow cooker. Top with remaining jar of pasta sauce., Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with additional cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, FatContent 10g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 34mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 377mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 2 starch

EASY BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Easy Beef-Stuffed Shells Recipe: How to Make It image

Here’s a rich and comforting dish that’s terrific right away or made ahead and baked the next day. Pesto makes a surprising filling for these stuffed shells with meat sauce. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 01 hours 30 minutes

Prep Time 45 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 large egg
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions to al dente; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups Italian cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, pesto, egg and half of the beef mixture., Spread 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture into pasta shells; place in baking dish. Combine remaining beef mixture and spaghetti sauce; pour over shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, FatContent 22g fat (10g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 90mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 730mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 25g protein.

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