Cheesy Spinach Shells Food

SPINACH-AND-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Pour 1 cup pasta sauce into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Whisk egg white and milk in medium bowl until blended. Add spinach, ricotta and Parmesan; mix well.
• Spoon spinach mixture into pasta shells, adding about 2 Tbsp. to each shell; place in prepared baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce over shells; cover.
• Bake 15 min. Sprinkle with mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 15 min. or until mozzarella is melted and shells are heated through.

CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
• Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Mix together the spinach, artichokes, ricotta, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk together the half-and-half, mozzarella, remaining 4 ounces cream cheese, remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl until smooth and combined. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until warm and smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Spread 1/2 cup cheese sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stuff a heaping tablespoon of the spinach mixture into each shell and arrange them in the baking dish seam-side up. Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the shells, cover with foil and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 13 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the olive oil, breadcrumbs and parsley, if using, in a small bowl until well combined. Remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle the mixture over the shells. Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes.

SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, using a fork, blend together Ricotta cheese and egg. Stir in basil, thyme and garlic.
• Add 2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and toss mixture to combine. Mix in prepared spinach. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread 1/3 cup marinara sauce into an even layer along bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish (or similar size casserole dish). Divide cheese mixture among cooked pasta shells, stuffing each shell full with about 2 Tbsp cheese mixture.
• Align shells in baking dish side by side, with the opening of shells facing upright.
• Stir red pepper flakes to taste into marinara sauce if desired. Cover shells evenly with remaining marinara sauce then sprinkle tops evenly with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
• Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Serve warm.

SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

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.

CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, spinach, basil and pepper. Stir in olives, mushroom mixture and 3/4 cup each cheese blend and mozzarella cheese., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with cheese mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over top., Bake, covered, until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil.

CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• For the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• While the sauce simmers, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta shells al dente according to package directions. Drain and immediately place them in an even layer on paper towels or parchment.
• For the filling, in a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, parsley, oregano and basil. Add the spinach and mix until combined. Stir in the cheeses.
• Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spoon about half of the sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan and spread evenly. Fill each pasta shell with an even amount of the filling (about 1/4 cup per shell, more or less) and place the shells on top of the sauce in the pan - making three rows of eight shells.
• Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the top of the shells. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Uncover and bake five or so more minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let the shells sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY BROCCOLI SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS WITH SHELLS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl toss the cooked shells, cooked broccoli and spinach with 1-2 tablespoons oil; set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 5 minutes (adding in the garlic if using the last 2-3 minutes of cooking).
• Add in mushrooms; cook for about 5-6 minutes or until they release their moisture.
• Add in flour; stir for 1 minute.
• Gradually add in milk; cook stirring/whisking constantly for about 8 minutes.
• Add in 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, whipping cream, nutmeg, stirring over low heat until the cheese melts, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over the shells and veggies in the bowl; toss to coat and transfer to baking dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (as much as desired).
• Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

THREE CHEESE SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400
• Lightly boil the shells in a large pot of salted water so they open easily - about 15 minutes. Drain and reserrvefor later.
• Heat a saute pan to medium add the oil and saute the onions until the are soft - about 10 minutes. Add the chopped spinach and wilt for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan egg, lemon juice, rosemary, nutmeg, ground black pepper and spinach mixture then mix well. Leave a bit of the parmesan and mizzarella cheese out of the filling to top the shells witth.
• Take about 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce and spread it out across the bottom of a pie plate or similar sized baking dish.
• Using a large soup spoon scoop a heaping spoonful of the filling and put it inside a shell. Place the shell in the dish and continue filling shells and placing them in the dish until they are all filled.
• Drizzle the remaining sauce over the shells and top with the leftover cheese.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F and grease two 9 x13" oblong pans + a 9" square pan.
• Pour a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the pan, set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the 2 tbsp of kosher salt.
• Add the pasta and cook 8-9 minutes (it will not be completely done). Drain well.
• In a large bowl, mash the tofu with the ¼ tsp kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic, leeks, oregano, thyme, parsley, half of each cheese, spinach and 1 cup of the marinara sauce.
• Spoon mixture into the shells, placing them in the prepared pan as you go.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and pour remaining marinara overtop.
• Bake for 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix pasta sauce and tomatoes until blended; spread half onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Combine cottage cheese, spinach, Parmesan, seasoning and 1/2 cup mozzarella; spoon into pasta shells. Place in prepared baking dish; top with remaining pasta sauce mixture. Cover.
• Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 2 min. or until melted.

SPINACH AND RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS SOUP

Steps:

• In a food processor combine 1 clove garlic, 1 cup ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup parmesan. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Set aside, this will be the garnish for the soup.
• In a large dutch oven or soup pot add 2 Tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-high. Add diced onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sautee for 2-3 minutes until onions are softened.
• Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, dried basil and minced garlic and sautee for another 30 seconds, stirring until the tomato paste and garlic become fragrant.
• Add crushed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, chicken stock and water, stir to combine and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil.
• Add in pasta shells and reduce heat slightly. Cook, stirring occasionally until the shells are cooked and al dente, about 10 minutes. This time will vary based on the brand of noodle so read the box for cooking time.
• Reduce heat to low and stir in spinach. Cook just until spinach wilts about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Serve topped with a dollop of the ricotta cheese mixture, fresh basil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a shallow 8x8 inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
• Bring a pot of water on the stovetop to a boil. Cook the pasta shells to al dente. After cooking the pasta shells, drain and place them upside down on a baking sheet to dry.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute or two.
• Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes until the leaves start to wilt. Remove from the heat and let the spinach cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
• Pour half of the marinara sauce into the bottom the baking dish.
• Working 1 shell at a time, generously fill each pasta shell with the spinach and ricotta mixture. Carefully place each shell in the baking dish, filling side up.
• Once all shells are filled and in the baking dish, cover with the remaining marinara sauce and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese starts to bubble and begins to brown.
• Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Place the spinach in a steamer basket and set over a pot with 1-inch of water. Bring the water to a simmer, cover, and let steam for 1 minute, until the spinach is wilted. Transfer to a strainer and squeeze out the excess water and chop the spinach.
• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta shells for 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and drizzle with a little olive oil to keep them from sticking together.
• In a medium bowl, combine the spinach with the ricotta, pecorino, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
• Spread the marinara in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Stuff each shell with the filling and place in the dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Serve with more marinara on the side.

CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, spinach, basil and pepper. Stir in olives, mushroom mixture and 3/4 cup each cheese blend and mozzarella cheese., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with cheese mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over top., Bake, covered, until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil.

SLOW COOKER STUFFED SHELLS WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, boil the pasta until just soft. The noodles need to be undercooked as they will continue to cook in the slow cooker. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and egg. Stir to combine well and season with salt & pepper, to taste.
• Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly into the parboiled shells.
• Spread a bit of sauce into the bottom of the 6 quart slow cooker.
• Place the stuffed shells into the slow cooker. You can stack them to fit.
• Pour the browned, drained sausage all over the shells.
• Next, pour the remaining sauce all over the top, covering each shell.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until bubbly.
• In the last 30 minutes or so of cooking, add the remaining shredded cheese to the top of the shells, replace lid, and let melt.
• Top with parmesan and parsley and serve!