SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
Magnificent jumbo pasta shells stuffed to bursting with cheesy spinach filling.
Provided by KITKATY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, gently place pasta shells in boiling water; bring water back to boil. Cook until noodles are just tender; drain well.
- Squeeze spinach dry. Combine spinach, ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, fennel, basil and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
- Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Fill each pasta shell with the spinach cheese mixture. Arrange the shells, filling side up in the baking dish. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the shells.
- Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven until heated through; about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.9 calories, Carbohydrate 94.9 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
RICOTTA AND SPINACH STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
Make and share this Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Terese
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, 3 minutes; drain.
- Cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to moderate.
- Boil, steam or microwave spinach until just wilted; drain.
- Chop spinach finely, squeeze out excess liquid.
- Combine spinach in a large bowl with ricotta and cottage cheese; spoon spinach mixture into pasta shells.
- Combine sauce and stock in oiled shallow 2 litre (8 cup) ovenproof dish.
- Place pasta shells in dish; sprinkle with parmesan.
- Bake, covered, in moderate oven about 1 hour or until pasta is tender.
SPINACH- AND CHEESE- STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
Provided by Blair Box
Categories Cheese Pasta Tomato Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Fennel Bon Appétit Costa Mesa California
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer spinach to large bowl. Add ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, fennel, basil and garlic to bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper; blend.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spoon 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over bottom of 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Fill each pasta shell with spinach mixture. Place shells, filling side up, in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
BAKED PASTA SHELLS STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND RICOTTA
Make and share this Baked Pasta Shells Stuffed With Spinach and Ricotta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a very large saucepan, gently fry the garlic and onion in the oil for about 5-10 minutes until translucent. Add the tomato purée and refill the cans with water about three-quarters full, giving them a shake to mop up any tomato. This will give you about 4 1/2 cups water. Add it to the pan. Bring the sauce to the boil and then partially cover and simmer for about 25 minutes.
- Soak the fresh spinach in the sink to get rid of any mud, drain, and then cook in just the water that's still clinging to the leaves until it has wilted down and cooked through, then drain well and chop roughly (you can just go at it with scissors while it's sitting in the colander). If you're using frozen chopped spinach, make sure - once it's thawed - that you've pressed out every last bit or water; you can.
- Empty the ricotta into a bowl, add the eggs and then grate in about 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) of the Parmesan. Add the spinach when it is cool, squeezing out (again) any excess water with your hands, then stir everything together and season it well with the nutmeg and salt and pepper.
- Cook the pasta shells in a large pan of water, for about 5 minutes once they have come back to the boil, then drain and leave them to get cool enough for you to stuff them without burning your fingers. Tip the shells into a dish, of approximately 15 x 13 inches, so that they lie in a single layer, then fill each shell with a heaped teaspoon of the spinach and ricotta filling. Ladle the tomato sauce over the pasta, and grate over the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for about 20 - 30 minutes, by which time the pasta will be tender and the light tomato sauce hot and bubbling. Remove from the oven and let stand for a while to cool down slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.2, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 409.7, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 11, Protein 27.4
RICOTTA, SPINACH & CHICKEN STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
I've found that food recipes for the masses just didn't suit as in our home, we like a lot more seasoning. However, with a daughter that is vegetarian, I adapted this by just eliminating the chicken. It still is a tasty dish to take to events away. Sometimes it is difficult to buy the very large pasta shells, but I have found them at various fruit & veggie barns. My favourite shell is Conchiglioni 87/b by Divella.
Provided by Mooloolaba Denise
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180F (160C) (I use my NuWave Oven for about 45 minutes).
- Par-cook the pasta in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Brush a shallow 8 cup ovenproof baking dish or ramekins, with oil. (or spray).
- Microwave the spinach until just wilted. Then drain and chop finely, squeezing out excess liquid.
- Combine spinach, ricotta and cottage cheese annd spoon or pipe into the pasta shells.
- Combine the pasta sauce and stock and pour into the prepared dish or ramekins. Place the shells on top and scatter pieces of skinless chicken around. Sprinkle grated parmesan over all.
- Bake covered for about 1 hour and scatter torn basil leaves on top to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 885, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 136.6, Sodium 1841.6, Carbohydrate 86.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 18.1, Protein 75.4
CHEESY SPINACH & MUSHROOM-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
I am not usually a fan of spinach and will only eat it in a few certain dishes and this happens to be one of them. These stuffed pasta shells are so meaty and delicious stuffed with ricotta cheese, italian cheese blends, and spinach! These are extremely filling and are a crowd pleaser for sure! Serve with your favorite garlic...
Provided by Hope Vaillancourt
Categories Pasta
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
CROCK POT SPINACH STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
Make and share this Crock Pot Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 4h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook jumbo shells according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Pour 1/2 of spaghetti sauce into crock pot.
- In a medium bowl, combine spinach and remaining ingredients, mixing well.
- Stuff each pasta shell with spinach mixture and layer in crock pot.
- Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours.
SAUSAGE, RICOTTA, AND SPINACH STUFFED PASTA SHELLS RECIPE
Provided by charlotteh371
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Instructions In a skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the sausage. Drain any excess fat and remove from heat. In the same saucepan, cook spinach until wilted or about 1-2 minutes. Cook the shells according to package directions (I cook them until they are pliable for filling and no more). In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, 8oz of mozzarella, 1/2 cup of parmesan, eggs, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper (optional). Stir in the spinach. Coat the bottom of a 9x13in pan with the entire jar of spaghetti sauce. Spoon the cheese mixture into the shells and place shells open side up, very close together in the dish. There will be more shells than will fit into this pan and you can either make a second smaller pan (5x8 is good) or freeze for future use. Sometimes the shells also break in the box so this is fine. Sprinkle the sausage over the top of the shells. Then sprinkle with the remaining 4oz of mozzarella and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly. If you like a cheesy crust, you may broil it uncovered for 3-5 minutes (watch closely). Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Notes I am not a huge fan of garlic, but I find that this recipe really absorbs the garlic and mellows the flavor while baking. I usually put enough garlic powder until I think "wow, I put too much in". That is actually the perfect amount. I personally like Prego Chunky Garden Vegetable but use your favorite spaghetti sauce.
SPINACH ALFREDO STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
This is my spinach casserole doubled for stuffing shells. The Alfredo tastes great mixed with it! I am guessing on the servings because you may lose some shells from breaking while cooking. The remaining mixture freezes well before baking. BTW, we usually add a little more garlic powder for our taste.
Provided by Kikimony
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 40m
Yield 24 shells, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in skillet.
- Cut turkey bacon in half lengthwise, then start snipping every 1/2".
- Add onion, bacon, garlic powder and blackened redfish seasoning to oil.
- Cook until onion is tender (4 minutes).
- Add spinach and mix well.
- Remove from heat.
- Add bread crumbs and cheese and mix very well.
- Add as much Alfredo as you like to the mixture (reserve some for topping).
- Stuff Pasta shells and place in greased 9x13 pan.
- After all stuffed, drizzle remaining Alfredo over shells.
- Bake at 350 degrees until heated through.
- (The remaining mixture can be frozen before baking).
SPINACH STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
Easy, meatless main dish. Make it ahead of time and just pop in into the oven at dinner time. Recipe came from an internet site and states it has 5 WW points per serving.
Provided by b4uc1or2
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spoon half of spaghetti sauce into an 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine spinach, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, pepper and nutmeg, stir well.
- Spoon spinach mixture evenly into pasta shells.
- Arrange shells over sauce in baking dish.
- Spoon remaining sauce over shells.
- Cover and bake at 400 for 35 minutes or until bubbly.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 243.8, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.7
SPINACH & SAUSAGE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
Here is a good way to make a little meat go a long way. These are good enough to serve company! I found this recipe in a great little booklet called, Dinner on the Double, by Better Homes and Gardens.
Provided by Laura Bruce
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again.
- Combine remaining ingredients, except spaghetti sauce, in a large bowl and mix well.
- Fill each pasta shell with 3 tablespoons of filling.
- Place in a baking dish and top with spaghetti sauce.
- Bake at 350 degrees until heated through, about 30 minutes.
- To freeze: Freeze before baking.
- You may freeze individually wrapped shells without sauce, or freeze sauce-topped shells in baking dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.6, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 184.3, Sodium 564.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 32.1
SPINACH-AND CHEESE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
Steps:
- Cook Pasta Shells, let sit Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer spinach to large bowl. Add ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, fennel, basil, and garlic to bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper; blend Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon 1/2 cup Marinara sauce evenly over bottom of 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Fill each pasta shell with spinach mixture. Place shells, filling side up, in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve, passing additional parmesan separately.
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