Crock Pot Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipes

CROCK POT SPINACH STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook jumbo shells according to package directions.
• Drain and set aside.
• Pour 1/2 of spaghetti sauce into crock pot.
• In a medium bowl, combine spinach and remaining ingredients, mixing well.
• Stuff each pasta shell with spinach mixture and layer in crock pot.
• Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells.
• Cook on LOW for 4 hours.

CROCK POT SPINACH SPECIAL

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Pour into crock pot.
• Cook on High 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook 3 more hours.

SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, gently place pasta shells in boiling water; bring water back to boil. Cook until noodles are just tender; drain well.
• Squeeze spinach dry. Combine spinach, ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, fennel, basil and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
• Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Fill each pasta shell with the spinach cheese mixture. Arrange the shells, filling side up in the baking dish. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the shells.
• Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven until heated through; about 30 minutes.