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Slow Cooker Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

3 hr slow cooker · 25 min hands-on4 servings🍳 slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: plain noodles$15.00720 cal · 38g protein

Ingredients

  • jumbo pasta shells1 package
  • ricotta cheese2 cups
  • frozen chopped spinach10 oz
  • egg1 count
  • shredded mozzarella2 cups
  • parmesan cheese½ cup
  • marinara sauce1 jar
  • Italian seasoning1 tsp
  • garlic powder½ tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil about 24 shells for 2 minutes less than the package says, drain, and rinse with cool water.

  2. 2

    Thaw the spinach and squeeze out as much water as you can. Mix it with the ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Spread 1 cup marinara in the bottom of the slow cooker. Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons of filling and nestle them in, layering if needed.

  4. 4

    Pour the rest of the marinara over the shells. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top, cover 15 minutes until melted, and serve.

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