SLOW-COOKER STUFFED SHELLS

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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

Time 4h30m

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, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rebecca Koranteng
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These stuffed shells are a delicious and easy way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rasedul Islam
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I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Sabir hussain3
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These stuffed shells are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them.


Laura Cobarrubias
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I've made these stuffed shells several times and they're always a hit. They're a family favorite!


Thandi Mahlangu
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These stuffed shells are a great freezer meal. I make a big batch and then freeze them for later.


Akramul Haque Mash
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


Suleman Ali
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These stuffed shells are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Amit Rasaili
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these stuffed shells. The filling is so flavorful, I don't even miss the meat.


Leean Wynter
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These stuffed shells are perfect for a crowd. I made them for a party and they were a huge hit.


Fawzia Mohamed
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My kids loved these stuffed shells. They're now asking me to make them every week!


B Blake
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I made these stuffed shells ahead of time and froze them. They were just as good when I reheated them.


Lovia Antwo
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These stuffed shells are a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


monika els
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I used a jarred marinara sauce instead of making my own. It saved me a lot of time.


Robert Darling
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I added some chopped spinach to the filling for extra nutrition.


Shams Dawer
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, so I substituted cottage cheese in the filling. It turned out great!


Mudassir Sagheer
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I made these stuffed shells for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Jabbar Dealer
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. When I came home from work, dinner was ready!


Goohi Gaming
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These stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.