Spinach and Turkey Stuffed Shells

Use fresh spinach if you wish. Ground beef, veal or pork may be used instead of turkey. It is up to your personal taste!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  crushed garlic
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
• 1  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  cup  crackers or 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3  tablespoons  grated cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
• 3  cups  favorite  spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. Cook spinach according to package directions.
2. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
3. Brown ground turkey in olive oil.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
5. Grease 12x8-inch baking dish.
6. Combine spinach, parsley, crumbs, eggs, garlic, and cheese in a large bowl; mix well.
7. Add turkey and mix well.
8. Fill shells with this mixture.
9. Spread 1 cup sauce on bottom of baking dish.
10. Add shells and cover with remaining sauce.
11. Cover with foil.
12. Bake 35-40 minutes until warmed through and bubbly.