Spinach Stuffed Shells

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Frying, Steaming, Stewing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6 Calories: 696.4

Description

This Italian main features Jumbo shells 1 lb ground beef, Bunches spinach 29 oz spaghetti sauce, Ricotta cheese 1 c sliced mushrooms, Mozzarella cheese, grated 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Directions

Steam, chop and cool the spinach.
About 1 1/2 hours before you want to serve, boil and drain shells.
In bowl combine cooled spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
Stuff each shell with this mixture and arrange in a baking dish.
If very large shells are unavailable, stir shells into mixture and pour into baking dish.
In frying pan, brown ground beef and pour off fat.
(Vegetarians may omit meat.) Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and Italian seasoning.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Pour meat sauce over shells.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.
Serve with green salad

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 696.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49.8g77%
Saturated Fat 32.2g161%
Cholesterol 195.5mg66%
Sodium 3962.6mg166%
Total Carbohydrate 21.7g8%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 8.8g
Protein 47.4g95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, beef, boiling, bunches, cayenne, cheese, frying, grated, ground, italian, jumbo, main, mozzarella, mushrooms, parmesan, pepper, ricotta, salt, sauce, seasoning

Spinach Stuffed Shells