Description
A delightful and nutritious dish combining ground turkey, spinach, and cheese stuffed in jumbo shells, baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo shells
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 10 oz frozen spinach
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 9 oz Parmesan Romano cheese blend
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 48 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the jumbo shells according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, covering with a wet paper towel.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey and beef with the diced onion until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- Thaw the spinach in a colander under warm water and press to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese blend, ricotta cheese, spinach, meat, onions, and salt and pepper.
- Take the meat and cheese mixture and gently stuff it into the cooked shells.
- Line a large baking pan or two smaller pans with the stuffed shells.
- Cover the shells generously with marinara sauce and top with slices of fresh mozzarella.
- Bake at 375˚ for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese melts and the sauce bubbles in the center.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap the turkey and beef for additional vegetables. Adjust the spices to cater to family preferences.
