CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS
This is my own personal recipe. I'm very proud of it because I am still a beginner cook and it was the first recipe I created. You can adjust it to your liking by doubling the spinach or adding some meat. -Laci Hooten, McKinney, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, spinach, basil and pepper. Stir in olives, mushroom mixture and 3/4 cup each cheese blend and mozzarella cheese., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with cheese mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over top., Bake, covered, until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Jace Porter
[email protected]These shells are the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Tyreece Tyral
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these shells. The spinach, cheese, and sauce are all perfect together.
Khizran Mirza
[email protected]These shells are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them.
Rakesh Kumar
[email protected]I used a different type of cheese in my shells and they were still amazing. This recipe is very versatile.
Shiraz Jumani
[email protected]I added some cooked chicken to my shells for extra protein. They were even more delicious that way!
Richie Ragwell
[email protected]These shells are a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bag of spinach in my fridge, so this is a recipe I can always make.
Xtylish Rubel
[email protected]I love that these shells can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Sumair Mallah
[email protected]These shells are the perfect comfort food. They are cheesy, gooey, and so satisfying.
Baphicile Sihlongonyane
[email protected]I made these shells for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Zhanece Shepherd
[email protected]These cheesy spinach stuffed shells were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.