SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS

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This tastes like a spinach and cheese quiche in a pasta shell. Grated carrot ads color to this creamy casserole.-Del Mason, Martensville, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
36 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, carrot and seasonings; mix well. Stuff into pasta shells. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and salt; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over shells; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer or until browned.

Nutrition Facts :

Ayhem Khodmi
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The shells are cooked perfectly and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nur islam Nerob
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Meh.


Tecla Mwango
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These shells were a disaster! The filling was bland and the shells were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mahbuba Hoq
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The shells were a bit too al dente for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I would probably cook the shells for a few minutes longer next time.


itsjames
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These shells were easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used a jarred marinara sauce and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Pink Diamond
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hassam Abbasi abbasi
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mckenzie Lindley
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I made these shells for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


komal Sharma
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This is my go-to recipe for spinach-stuffed shells. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use jarred marinara sauce, which makes it a quick and easy meal.


Darien Dawson
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kgotso Sehlabela
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Meh.


Cy aka King
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These shells were a disaster! The filling was bland and the shells were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Arianna Martin
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The shells were a bit too al dente for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I would probably cook the shells for a few minutes longer next time.


Malar Malar
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These shells were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used a jarred marinara sauce and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Nuray Siddiqua
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Atikur Rhoman
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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.