Stuffed Pasta Shells in a Spinach Florentine Sauce

Name: Stuffed Pasta Shells in a Spinach Florentine Sauce With 3 Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package spinach; 2 onions; 1 stalk celery; 3 -5 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1 lb ground beef; ¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (750 ml) jar tomato sauce; 18 large pasta shells; ½ cup mozzarella cheese; ½ cup old cheddar cheese; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; savory, chopped

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package spinach
2 onions
1 stalk celery
3 -5 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon marjoram
1 lb ground beef
¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (750 ml) jar tomato sauce
18 large pasta shells
½ cup mozzarella cheese
½ cup old cheddar cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
savory, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Shred spinach over bottom of casserole dish.
3
At the same time prepare pasta shells according to package directions.
4
Saute onion, celery, garlic, oregano and ground beef and spices in olive oil til cooked and browned.
5
Stuff the shells with the beef mixture (approximately 2 tablespoons per shell.
6
Place shells on the bed of shredded spinach.
7
If there is extra beef mixture you may place it between the shells
8
Pour sauce over the shells.
9
Grate cheeses over the top and sprinkle with chopped savory.
10
Place in preheated oven and cook till cheeses are bubbly and lightly browned.
11
approximately 20-30 minutes.
12
I served this with my classic Caesar salad (with crumbled bacon added).
13
Enjoy.

2263

kcal

Calories

Fat

367

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package spinach, 2 onions, 1 stalk celery, 3 -5 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pasta Shells in a Spinach Florentine Sauce With 3 Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Stuffed Pasta Shells in a Spinach Florentine Sauce With 3 Cheese

Tips for the best results

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