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Spinach Stuffed Shells

A healthy twist to a classic recipe
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword healthy italian meals, healthy stuffed shells, spinach stuffed shells
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Calories 3103kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box jumbo shell pasta 12 ounce
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cups frozen spinach
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried fennel seed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 jar marinara 24 ounce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a medium-large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large pot, cook shells as instructed on packaging. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Over med-high heat, sauté ground turkey in a large skillet.
  • Once browned, turn down heat to medium heat and add frozen spinach, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, cottage cheese and egg to the turkey.
  • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, fennel seed, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7, or until liquid has reduced. Set aside to cool.
  • Next pour the marinara into the casserole dish and spread evenly.
  • Once cooled, distribute the turkey-cheese mixture among the pasta shells.
  • Line the casserole dish with stuffed shells, making sure to nestle them into the sauce.
  • Sprinkle the tops with the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese and marinara are bubbly. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 3103kcal | Carbohydrates: 332g | Protein: 272g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 613mg | Sodium: 7271mg | Potassium: 6201mg | Fiber: 32g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 41663IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 2174mg | Iron: 23mg