Jumbos Stuffed Shells With Turkey and Spinach Recipe

Name: Jumbos Stuffed Shells With Turkey and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 ounces onions, minced; 8 ounces ground turkey; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 4 ounces spinach, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (whole milk); ½ teaspoon oregano (fresh or dried); ½ teaspoon basil (fresh or dried); 1 egg, lightly beaten; salt and pepper; 1 (10 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells (cooked al dente only!); 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese or 1 ½ cups asiago cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces onions, minced
8 ounces ground turkey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces spinach, chopped
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (whole milk)
½ teaspoon oregano (fresh or dried)
½ teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt and pepper
1 (10 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells (cooked al dente only!)
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese or 1 ½ cups asiago cheese

1
In a saute pan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion until translucent.
2
Add the ground beef, brown 5 to 8 minutes, drain.
3
Add garlic and spinach, and continue sauteing for 2 more minutes; remove from heat and cool.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, oregano, basil, and the ground beef mixture with a spatula.
5
Add the lightly beaten egg, salt and pepper, and continue mixing.
6
Stuff the filling into the cooked and cooled jumbo shells using a spoon.
7
Lay the shells side-by-side in a lightly sauced or oiled glass or stoneware baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, top with Parmesan cheese and bake at 350F for 40 minutes.
8
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

479

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 ounces onions, minced, 8 ounces ground turkey, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Jumbos Stuffed Shells With Turkey and Spinach falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jumbos Stuffed Shells With Turkey and Spinach

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