Best Prosciutto And Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipes

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PROSCIUTTO- AND SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS



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Here's a cheesy pasta dish with smoky prosciutto, frozen spinach, and fresh basil. Yum!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 6 oz)
1 jar (26 oz) tomato-basil pasta sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup chopped prosciutto (4 1/2 oz)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 cup of the pasta sauce over bottom of baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the cottage cheese, prosciutto and spinach. Spoon scant 2 tablespoons mixture into each shell. Arrange filled shells in baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce over stuffed shells. Sprinkle remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce.
  • Cover dish with foil. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1750 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

PROSCIUTTO AND SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS



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How to make Prosciutto and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces jumbo shells pasta
10 ounces fresh baby spinach
6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced and finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shred

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter your baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package's directions, about 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl covered with plastic wrap, cook the spinach in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Chop the spinach. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, prosciutto, ricotta, egg, parmesan cheese, and pepper.
  • Pour marinara sauce into baking dish. Fill the pasta shells with about 1-2 tablespoons of the prosciutto, spinach and ricotta mixture and arrange in the dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese. Place in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the top of the dish is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

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