FOUR-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS

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More cheese, please! You'll get your fill from saucy jumbo pasta shells loaded with four kinds-ricotta, Asiago, mozzarella and cottage cheese. Do the prep work, and then freeze according to the recipe directions to have a ready-to-bake meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, chives and 1/2 cup spinach (save the remaining spinach for another use)., Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into a shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drain pasta; stuff with cheese mixture. Arrange in prepared dish. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce and mozzarella. , Cover and bake until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the center of 2 or 3 shells to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 959mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Abdulkarim Chohan
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the shells turned out great.


Zack Barndt
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The shells were a little bland, but the filling was very flavorful.


mohamed elsafy
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I've made this recipe many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the cheesy filling and the crispy shells.


Drago Boss
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The shells were a bit too soft for my taste, but the filling was very good.


Maria Rose
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shells were delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Nadim Bhai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out perfect. The filling was also very flavorful.


Kidus Zeray
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Nomazizi Willem
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The shells were a bit too al dente for my taste, but the filling was delicious.


Ian Geswindt
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I made these for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Constance Johnson
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These stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The combination of cheeses was perfect, and the shells were cooked to perfection.