Jumbos Stuffed Shells With Turkey and Spinach

Submitted by Elyse W.

"Pretty easy and very tasty stuffed shells recipe with ground turkey."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 ounces onions, minced
• 8 ounces ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 ounces spinach, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (whole milk)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano (fresh or dried)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• salt and pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells (cooked al dente only!)
• 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups grated parmesan cheese or 1 1/2 cups asiago cheese

directions

1. In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion until translucent.
2. Add the ground beef, brown 5 to 8 minutes, drain.
3. Add garlic and spinach, and continue sautéing for 2 more minutes; remove from heat and cool.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, oregano, basil, and the ground beef mixture with a spatula.
5. Add the lightly beaten egg, salt and pepper, and continue mixing.
6. Stuff the filling into the cooked and cooled jumbo shells using a spoon.
7. Lay the shells side-by-side in a lightly sauced or oiled glass or stoneware baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, top with Parmesan cheese and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
8. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.