Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells
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18 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 45MINS

Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells

If you're looking for a simple recipe for stuffed shells using ground turkey then you've come to the right place! The turkey can be subbed for another ground meat if desired.
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If you're looking for a simple recipe for stuffed shells using ground turkey then you've come to the right place! The turkey can be subbed for another ground meat if desired.
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45MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Onion
1
Onion, diced
Cubanelle Pepper
1
Cubanelle Pepper, diced
Ground Turkey
2 lb
Ground Turkey
Salt
2 tsp
Salt
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Dried Basil
2 tsp
Dried Basil
Dried Oregano
2 tsp
Dried Oregano
Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp
Dried Thyme
Fresh Spinach
10 oz
Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
Jumbo Pasta Shells
12 oz
Jumbo Pasta Shells, cooked
Egg
2
Eggs, beaten
Ricotta Cheese
3 3/4 cups
Ricotta Cheese
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
4 cups
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
Parmesan Cheese
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Parsley
1 Tbsp
Fresh Parsley
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Pasta Sauce
2 3/4 cups
Pasta Sauce, divided

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1554
Fat
76.3 g
Protein
106.5 g
Carbs
111.4 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a pan add Olive Oil (3 Tbsp), Onion (1), Cubanelle Pepper (1) and sauté.
step 2
Add in the Ground Turkey (2 lb) and break apart the meat and continue to cook. Season with Salt (2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp), Dried Basil (2 tsp), Dried Oregano (2 tsp) and Dried Thyme (1/2 tsp). Stir to incorporate the seasonings.
step 3
Add the Fresh Spinach (10 oz) and cook for about 1 minute, or until completely wilted.
step 4
In a large bowl add Ricotta Cheese (3 3/4 cups), half the Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (2 cups), Parmesan Cheese (1 cup), Eggs (2), and mix. Add the Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) and mix. Lastly, add the ground turkey mixture and combine.
step 5
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
step 6
Fill a pastry bag with the ground turkey mixture. Cover the bottom of a large casserole dish with 1/3 of the Pasta Sauce (3/4 cup).
step 7
Fill each Jumbo Pasta Shells (12 oz) with the cheese and ground turkey mixture and place into the casserole dish. Mix the rest of the Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (2 cups) with the Pasta Sauce (2 cups) and spread on top of the pasta shells.
step 8
Place the pasta shells in your preheated oven to bake for 25 minutes.
step 9
Remove and let it rest 15 minutes before serving.

Tags

American
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Pasta
Vegetables
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