Stuffed Shells With Ground Turkey And Ricotta Chees

Name: Stuffed Shells With Ground Turkey And Ricotta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 jumbo pasta shells; 1 lb ground turkey; 15 ounces ricotta cheese, whole milk; 1 cup frozen spinach; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons parsley, dried; salt; pepper; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1
Prepare bechamel sauce. I use recipe #117939. After the straining and the sauce was still warm add mozzarella cheese. Keep warm.
2
Cook shells to al dente and let cool to touch.
3
Saute onion, garlic and turkey until no longer pink. Add frozen spinach, nutmeg, pepper and generous amount of salt.
4
In a medium bowl mix warm turkey mixture with ricotta cheese. At this point taste and adjust seasoning.
5
Cover the bottom of Pyrex dish with some bechamel sauce.
6
Stuff shells, place in dish and cover with remaining sauce.
7
Bake at 350 until heated through.
8
Enjoy!

2573

kcal

Calories

Fat

461

Carbs

112

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 jumbo pasta shells, 1 lb ground turkey, 15 ounces ricotta cheese, whole milk, 1 cup frozen spinach, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Shells With Ground Turkey And Ricotta Cheese 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.

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Stuffed Shells With Ground Turkey And Ricotta Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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