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
CHEESE-STUFFED SHELLS
When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got the recipe and made a few changes to it in my own kitchen. I'm happy to share it with you. -Lori Mecca, Grants Pass, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings (2 casseroles).
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the spinach, cream cheese and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and cinnamon if desired. , Stuff pasta shells with sausage mixture. Arrange in two shallow 2-qt. or 11x7-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Combine the sauce ingredients; spoon over shells. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
THREE CHEESE STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS
These are a family favorite! I use my Spicy? Sweet? Marinara sauce recipe #125116 for this recipe. This makes a full box of pasta shells, which is a lot, but this recipe is easily cut in half.
Provided by startnover
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, except pasta and 1/4 c Parmesan cheese in large mixing bowl.
- Mix well and fill each cooked pasta shell.
- Place in ungreased 11 by 17 pan.
- Cover w/ marinara sauce and then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, cover w/foil, and bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes.
- Time does not include time to make marinara, but I cook mine as I make the shells so it really doesn't affect the time.
- Servings are a guess.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 911.3, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 39.1
CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
Make and share this Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil shells according to package directions. Remove from pot with tongs to avoid tearing and allow to cool on a sheet of wax paper.
- Combine eggs, cheeses, and seasonings in bowl.
- Spoon about 3 Tbls. cheese mixture into each cooked shell.
- Spread 2 Tbls of the spaghetti sauce in bottom of 13"x9" baking dish.
- Arrange shells in dish over sauce.Pour remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle cheese over sauce.
- Bake in 350F degrees oven for 30 minutes.
THREE CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE
Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are a delicious twist on lasagna using jumbo shells that are stuffed with the classic lasagna cheese blend with Italian seasoning all baked in spaghetti sauce for a classic Italian dish. A tried and true family favorite dinner!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella, parmesan, basil, Italian seasoning, egg, salt and pepper. Spread 3/4 of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into the pasta shells and place in the baking dish. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 1298 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
4 CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven or broiler to 450 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water and add pasta. Cook shells 12 to 15 minutes, they should be softened but still undercooked at the center. Drain pasta and cool.
- Combine ricotta, 1/2 of the diced mozzarella, a couple of handfuls of Parmigiano and 1/2 of the Asiago. Add parsley to the cheeses and stir to combine.
- To a small saucepot over moderate heat add oil, garlic and onions. Saute onions and garlic 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Simmer sauce 5 minutes and stir in basil leaves
- Pour a little sauce into the bottom of a shallow medium sized flameproof casserole dish. Fill shells with rounded spoonfuls of cheese mixture and arrange them seam side down in casserole dish. Top shells with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella and Asiago cheeses. Place shells in very hot oven or 8 inches from hot broiler and cook 6 to 8 minutes to melt cheeses and bubble sauce.
STUFFED SHELLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook for half the cooking time on the package; make sure not to overcook. Drain and rinse in cool water. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, Romano, parsley, basil, egg, some salt and pepper and half of the Parmesan. Stir until combined.
- To assemble, coat the bottom of a baking dish with some sauce. Fill each half-cooked shell with the cheese mixture and place face-down on the sauce. Repeat with the shells until the cheese mixture is gone. Top the shells with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle on the mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
- Bake until hot and bubbly, 25 minutes. Serve with crusty French bread.
THREE-CHEESE BEEF PASTA SHELLS
These Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells can be ready to impress in no time at all. Perfect for company and cozy nights at home, this hearty dish only looks like you spent all day in the kitchen. In fact, you can pull stuffed pasta shells with ground beef together with just 25 minutes of prep time, then get the rest of the meal ready while it bakes. These stuffed shells with cream cheese, ground beef, melty cheese and pasta sauce bring a whole new meaning to the term "comfort food." No matter the occasion, nothing satisfies quite like a warm dish of Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Pour 1 cup of the pasta sauce mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. In medium bowl, mix cheese spread, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg and cooked beef. Spoon heaping tablespoon mixture into each shell. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top, covering shells completely. Cover with foil.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese filling is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 3 Shells, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
FIVE-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
These yummy stuffed pasta shells will make any luncheon special, assures Wendy Lee Guerin of Fridley, Minnesota. "I experimented with various cheeses, herbs and spices until I found that just-right blend. Try adding chopped walnuts for extra protein and a little crunch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the next 11 ingredients; spoon into shells. , Arrange in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour spaghetti sauce over all. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESE AND BACON-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
A yummy winter warmer! This dish is great served with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.
Provided by Patches
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and cool.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon, onion, and garlic until bacon starts to crisp and onion and garlic have softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
- Mix the bread crumbs, cream cheese, parsley, and the bacon mixture in a large bowl; season with pepper to taste.
- Pour the tomato puree into a large, shallow casserole dish; stir in the rosemary.
- Spoon the bacon and breadcrumb mixture equally into the pasta shells. Arrange the stuffed shells in the casserole dish. Coarsely chop the mozzarella and scatter over the pasta shells. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce bubbles, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 557.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
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