Description
Turkey Spinach Stuffed Shells is a hearty dish filled with turkey, spinach, and cheese, all baked in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the turkey. Cook until spinach wilts.
- In a bowl, mix the turkey mixture with ricotta and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the turkey and cheese mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Feel free to use ground chicken as an alternative to turkey.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey with cooked lentils or mushrooms.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Turkey Spinach Stuffed Shells, stuffed pasta, turkey recipes, spinach recipes