Best 7 Florentine Stuffed Shells Recipes

STUFFED SHELLS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, oregano and pepper. Drain shells and rinse in cold water; stuff with spinach mixture., Place shells in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 30-40 minutes. Serve with breadsticks if desired.

STUFFED SHELLS FLORENTINE (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In large skillet, over medium-high heat, saute mushrooms, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper in margarine until tender.
• Remove from heat; stir in cottage cheese, spinach and egg beaters.
• Spoon mixture into shells.
• Spread 1/2 C sauce in bottom of 13X9X2 baking dish; arrange shells over sauce.
• Top with remaining sauce.
• Bake at 350 for 35 minutes, or until hot.
• Special Notes.
• You can make some substitions in this recipe. Use fat-free ricotta instead of the cottage cheese, and used light margarine.
• Nutrition info: Calories - 255 Total Fat - 2g. Fiber - 3 g.per serving.

STUFFED SHELLS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Cook Shells in boiling salted water according to package directions.
• Cook spinach according to package.
• After cooking spinach squeeze to drain excess water. Chill.
• Blend Cheeses, egg, spinach and black pepper together well.
• Warm Marinara sauce.
• Pour 2 C sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan, reserve remaining sauce.
• Using a teaspoon fill shells, place in pan in single layer.
• Cover and bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350°F.
• Serve with remaining sauce.

SIMPLY DELICIOUSIOSO STUFFED SHELLS FLORENTINE WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat olive oil in a wide saute pan over medium-high flame. Add crumbled sausage and cook until no longer pink. Remove sausage from oil with a slotted spoon (reserve pan drippings), drain on paper towels, keep warm.
• In the sausage pan drippings, cook the onion until tender (3 to 4 minutes); add the garlic and cook until it "dances" ( additional minute or so). Drain and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. If desired, season with salt and cook shells according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Pour marinara sauce into a large saucepan; heat through.
• Spoon 1 cup of the marinara into the bottom of a large roasting pan. Reserve remaining marinara and keep warm.
• Cook spinach per package directions; drain well and squeeze dry. Mix with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, eggs, salt, Italian seasonings, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked sausage, onions and garlic; give a good stir.
• Using a teaspoon, fill each shell with the mixture (DO NOT OVERSTUFF).
• If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the top of each shell. Transfer shells to the prepared roasting pan; arranging them in a single layer.
• Cover with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is heated through.
• Let the shells rest for five (5) minutes before serving. Serve with reserved marinara, warm crusty Italian bread and a freshly tossed spinach & vinegarette salad. Simply deliciousioso!

STUFFED SHELLS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Cook shells according to package directions. Cook spinach in olive oil and garlic and drain well. Mix together ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, parmesan cheese, egg, spinach, and parsley. Spread some sauce in the bottom of a large baking pan until the bottom is covered. Stuff each shell with mixture and place in pan. Cover shells with remaining sauce. Top with remaining 2 cups of mozzarella. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes, carefully remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to make sure the cheese is all melted. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

FLORENTINE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to box directions Squeeze water out of spinach. Combine spinach, ricotta cheese, mozz cheese, onion, egg, garlic, salt and nutmeg.. Blend well. Stuff shells using about 2 T mixture in each. Place in lightly greased 13x9 baking dish. Pour sauce over shells. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. cover. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 min or until thoroughly heated.

STUFFED SHELLS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion in oil for 5 minutes or until beginning to soften. Set 2 tablespoons of the onion aside.Add green pepper and garlic to saucepan. Sauté 3 minutes longer. Stir in tomato sauce, basil, oregano and thyme. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Spoon tomato sauce mixture evenly over the bottom of a shallow 1 1/2 -quart baking dish or four individual baking dishes.Preheat oven to 350°. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix reserved onion, cottage cheese, spinach, mozzarella, ham, egg and pepper.Fill each shell with a generous 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture place on tomato sauce and sprinkle shells with Parmesan. Cover with foil without touching shells. Bake for 30 minutes or until filling is hot and sauce is bubbly.