Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Spinach Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces large shell noodles; 1 lb ground beef; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 6 ounces fresh or frozen Baby Spinach, chopped (about one bag); 1 cup finely chopped onion (I use about 1/2c); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 egg; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

12 ounces large shell noodles
1 lb ground beef
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces fresh or frozen Baby Spinach, chopped (about one bag)
1 cup finely chopped onion (I use about 1/2c)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1
preheat oven 350.
2
cook jumbo shells according to pkg direction: drain, reserve 1/2 c pasta water.
3
cook ground beef.
4
stir in oil, spinach, onion, garlic.
5
add some of the pasta water until blended well.
6
let mixture cool.
7
stir in egg and parmesan cheese.
8
Freeze stuffing if making it for a freezer recipe.
9
Serving Directions: pour 1 c tomato basil sauce into 13x9 baking dish.
10
fill jumbo shells with meat mixture; place in dish.
11
pour remaining sauce over shells.
12
cover with foil.
13
bake 30 min or until thoroughly heated.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces large shell noodles, 1 lb ground beef, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 6 ounces fresh or frozen Baby Spinach, chopped (about one bag), and more.

Yes, Spinach Stuffed Shells falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach Stuffed Shells

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