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Spinach Stuffed Shells

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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.
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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.
Ingredients
  • 12 oz Jumbo shells
  • 1 lbs ground beef
  • 2 whole Bunches spinach
  • 29 oz spaghetti sauce
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 lbs Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 ds Cayenne or pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    Steam, chop and cool the spinach.
  2. 2
    About 1 1/2 hours before you want to serve, boil and drain shells.
  3. 3
    In bowl combine cooled spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
  4. 4
    Stuff each shell with this mixture and arrange in a baking dish.
  5. 5
    If very large shells are unavailable, stir shells into mixture and pour into baking dish.
  6. 6
    In frying pan, brown ground beef and pour off fat.
  7. 7
    (Vegetarians may omit meat.) Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and Italian seasoning.
  8. 8
    Simmer 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Pour meat sauce over shells.
  10. 10
    Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.
  12. 12
    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
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