Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells Recipes

SLOW-COOKER STUFFED SHELLS

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There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the lid and find the deliciousness waiting in the slow cooker. Add garlic bread and you're golden! -Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 jars (24 ounces each) roasted garlic Parmesan pasta sauce
2 cups water
1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
Optional: Additional shredded Italian cheese blend and sliced fresh basil

Steps:

Mix first 8 ingredients (mixture will be stiff). In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, mix 1 jar pasta sauce with water. Fill shells with ricotta mixture; layer in slow cooker. Top with remaining jar of pasta sauce., Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with additional cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN- AND SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS

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Enjoy these cheesy pasta shells stuffed with chicken and spinach - perfect for Italian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

18 large pasta shells (from 16-oz package)
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, spinach and chicken.
Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon about 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange shells, filled sides up, on sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW COOKER BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS

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Talk about your comfort foods! This recipe is just what the doctor ordered after a long day at work--to come home to this tasty meal in the slow cooker. Recipe: Recipelion.com Photo: curryandcomfort.blogspot.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Beef

Time 7h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

18 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 egg, beaten
2 jar(s) (15.5 oz.ea.) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Cook the pasta shells according to package directions, just until tender; drain.
2. Meanwhile, brown beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet; drain. Add Mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, and egg.
3. Stuff shells and set aside. Pour 1 jar of sauce into the slow cooker. Arrange stuffed shells on top of sauce.
4. Top shells with the other jar of sauce and the Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 7 hours

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