Best Cheesy Mushroom Stuffed Shells Recipes

CHEESY SPINACH & MUSHROOM-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Meanwhile, drain thawed spinach well, pressing out excess liquid.
• 2. For filling, in a medium bowl beat eggs. Stir in spinach, chopped mushrooms, 1-1/2 cups of the Italian cheese blend, and the ricotta cheese. Spoon 2 rounded tablespoons of the filling into each jumbo shell. Place shells in 2-quart square baking dish. Pour pasta sauce over shells.
• 3. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven about 40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend before serving. **Make Ahead Tip Cover casserole with plastic wrap, then foil. Chill for up to 24 hours. To serve, remove plastic wrap; cover with foil. Bake chilled shells in a 375 degree F oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until heated through.

CHEESY MUSHROOM-STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 min. Add mushrooms; cook 7 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add ricotta, Parmesan, basil and half the Italian cheese blend; mix well.
• Drain pasta. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce onto bottom of 2-1/2 qt. casserole. Spoon vegetable mixture into pasta shells; place in casserole dish. Cover.
• Bake 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining Italian cheese blend; bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until shells are heated through and cheese is melted. Meanwhile, warm remaining pasta sauce.
• Serve stuffed shells topped with warmed pasta sauce.