DECADENT SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS

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I created this comforting stuffed shells dish to serve on Christmas Eve, but it's so good we enjoy it all year long. It can easily be assembled and frozen to bake at a later date. If you have any leftover cheese mixture, it can be served as a dip, either cold or spooned into ramekins and baked until browned. If you don't like roasted red peppers, feel free to substitute chopped sun-dried tomatoes in the filling and any other pasta sauce. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, CO

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
1 jar (24 ounces) roasted red pepper and garlic pasta sauce, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
Dash salt
Dash pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup finely chopped water-packed artichoke hearts
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain., Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Alfredo sauce and seasonings until blended. Stir in cheeses and vegetables. Spoon into shells. Arrange in prepared baking dish., Pour remaining sauce over top. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Twice_Once
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Tracey Flood
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This recipe was a disaster! The shells were overcooked and the filling was dry.


Foyaz ullah
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These shells were a little bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Andyeevee Coonishish
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly.


Khizar Aslam
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I made these shells for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Dillon Callihan
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it! The shells are stuffed with a delicious filling and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Mansoor Panhwar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Riaz Soomro
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These shells were easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen spinach and it worked just fine.


Lal Shrestha
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed these shells. The filling was creamy and flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly.


Sanjok Thapa
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly.


Antonio Jeremiah
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I made these shells for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Jose Rosa
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it! The shells are stuffed with a delicious filling and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Ruth Moloto
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Eureka Creative Agency
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed these shells. The filling was creamy and flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly.


Mandisi Jebese
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These shells were easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen spinach and it worked just fine.


Yustus Musinguzi
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The shells were a little overcooked, but the filling was still delicious.


Dannett Rust
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I made these shells for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Pretty Mentani
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This recipe is a keeper! The shells were stuffed with a delicious spinach and cheese filling and baked in a creamy tomato sauce. My guests raved about them.


Michael regans
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These spinach stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.