SLOW-COOKER STUFFED SHELLS

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There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the lid and find the deliciousness waiting in the slow cooker. Add garlic bread and you're golden! -Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 jars (24 ounces each) roasted garlic Parmesan pasta sauce
2 cups water
1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
Optional: Additional shredded Italian cheese blend and sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Mix first 8 ingredients (mixture will be stiff). In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, mix 1 jar pasta sauce with water. Fill shells with ricotta mixture; layer in slow cooker. Top with remaining jar of pasta sauce., Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with additional cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Crystal Vasquez
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that I will definitely be making again.


Tamesha Boyne
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This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Fennekin studioz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Levei Williams
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal.


Addy Cervantes
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I like to serve this dish with a side of garlic bread.


Kerina Chikupo
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I've made it for parties and it's always a hit.


Parsuram Sigdel
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I've also tried making this recipe with different types of pasta, such as penne or ziti.


Emmanuel ifechukwu Okoli442
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I like to add a little bit of extra cheese to the filling.


Selena Thorne
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ground beef.


loveday Ebuka
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This is a great recipe for a freezer meal. I like to make a double batch and freeze half for later.


BD Santo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Anonymous User
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I love that this recipe can be made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in and let it cook all day.


Md Sejan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable.


David Osokuo
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful and satisfying.


Soban Rahmani
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My family loved this recipe! The shells were perfectly cooked and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.