If you are looking for an easy hearty meal, then look no further than this yummy Jumbo Stuffed Shells recipe! It is super easy to make utilizing your crockpot! You can put it on before you start your day or head out to work and have a delicious meal when you return. For a complete and balanced meal, serve with fresh hot garlic bread and a side salad.
Need ideas for a tasty side salad beyond the ordinary lettuce and tomatoes? Be sure and check out this yummy Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing. If blue cheese is not your thing, you can try this equally yummy Romaine Salad with Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing.
Jumbo Stuffed Shells Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups fresh spinach
1 container (12 ounces) ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
28 jumbo pasta shells
2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
Parsley for garnish
How to Make Jumbo Stuffed Shells
Chop spinach and mince the garlic.
In a large bowl, mix chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning.
Divide and fill each shell with ricotta mixture.
Add 1 jar of marinara sauce to the bottom of the crockpot.
Place stuffed shells in the crock in two even layers.
Spoon the last jar of marinara sauce over shells.
Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 until shells are cooked.
Remove lid and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over shells. Wait 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Garnish with parsley.
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Jumbo Stuffed Shells Recipe
This yummy Jumbo Stuffed Shells recipe is super easy to make utilizing your crockpot! You can put it on before you start your day or head out to work and have a delicious meal when you return. Serve with garlic bread and a side salad for a complete and balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 container (12 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 28 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Chop spinach and mince the garlic.
In a large bowl, mix chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning.
Divide and fill each shell with ricotta mixture.
Add 1 jar of marinara sauce to the bottom of the crockpot.
Place stuffed shells in the crock in two even layers.
Spoon the last jar of marinara sauce over shells.
Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 until shells are cooked.
Remove lid and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over shells. Wait 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Garnish with parsley.
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