Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of these irresistible slow cooker stuffed pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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Stuffed Shells:
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta Shells: Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the Shells: Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the slow cooker.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cook in the Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells, Pasta Recipe, Italian Cuisine
