STUFFED SHELLS WITH MEAT AND CHEESE RECIPES

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SPINACH RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, mozzarella and spinach topped with a turkey meat sauce. Here's a great way to sneak spinach on your kids' plate!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 85 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 75 minutes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

27 9 oz Barilla Jumbo Shells ( or GF shells)
1 cup onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
32 oz crushed tomatoes (I used Tuttorosso)
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
2 cups part skim ricotta cheese
8 oz reduced fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 egg
16 oz package frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed well)
1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano

Steps:

  • Boil water and cook shells according to package directions, make sure to make them al dente.
  • Meanwhile, saute onions and garlic in oil.
  • Add turkey and salt and brown until cooked, breaking up in small pieces.
  • Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and basil, then simmer on low, covered, about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, egg, spinach, mozzarella, and parmesan.
  • Once shells are cooked and cool, fill each shell with (about 2 heaping tbsp) cheese mixture and place on a large baking dish, or two smaller dishes, covering the bottom of the dish with a little sauce.
  • Top shells with half of the sauce, cover with foil and bake 40 minutes; uncover foil and bake 5 more minutes.
  • Serve with additional sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 stuffed shells, Calories 360.9 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 34.3 g, ProteinContent 28.4 g, FatContent 12.8 g, SaturatedFatContent 3.7 g, CholesterolContent 72.5 mg, SodiumContent 375 mg, FiberContent 3.3 g, SugarContent 0.5 g

SLOW-COOKER STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells Recipe: How to Make It image

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

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