I love Italian food! Pizza and pasta are my favourites, and the more cheese, the better. This Heavenly Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe is loaded with rich cheesy goodness and spinach. I try to eat as much spinach regularly because it is healthy and good for you. Combined with cheese, it is a win-win dish! I hope you enjoy it!
Heavenly Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells
This heavenly spinach and cheese stuffed shells recipe is loaded with rich cheesy goodness and spinach. This recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients
- 24 jumbo Conchiglie rigate (also called shell or seashell pasta) - cooked and drained
- 9 ounces spinach - thawed, squeezed dry and chopped
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese - part-skim milk
- 1 cup ground chicken (minced chicken)
- ¼ cup milk - fat-free
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 24 ounces Neapolitan Sauce or Pasta sauce Southern Hemisphere (Tomato Sauce in North America)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese - grated, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Ricotta and Italian Blend cheeses, chopped spinach, Italian seasoning and Half-N-Half and mix well.
- Add salt and pepper and mix together again.
- Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff the shells with the prepared mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.
- Cover the baking dish using foil and let bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for approximately 7 to 10 minutes longer, until bubbly and cheese begin to brown.
- Remove from oven and top with the grated cheese for garnish and extra cheese flavour.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 328mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 3356IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 332mgIron: 2mg
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