Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Shells
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Shells a try. For 63 cents per serving, this recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 118 calories. 9 people were glad they tried this recipe. Head to the store and pick up salt, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Will Cook for Smiles. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 41%, this dish is solid. Try Stuffed Shells with Spinach, Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, and Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells for similar recipes.
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
5-6 slices of bacon, crispy and chopped
1 Tbs minced fresh Parsley
8 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
1 1/2 cups (2 if you like it saucy) of Marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping
12-14 pasta shells (you need 12 but cook a couple extra just in case some break)
8 oz Ricotta cheese
salt, pepper
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, to mix in
Equipment:
mixing bowl
oven
casserole dish
Cooking instruction summary:
Cook the pasta shells according to the package, drain and set aside. (rinsing with cold water will help to keep the shells from sticking to each other)Preheat the oven to 350.In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, bacon pieces, parsley, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.Spread 1/2 cup of Marinara sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. (I used 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 size casserole dish)Carefully stuff the shells with the spinach/cheese mixture. Lay the shells in the casserole dish. It will fit 12.Spread the remaining Marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Step by step:
1. Cook the pasta shells according to the package, drain and set aside. (rinsing with cold water will help to keep the shells from sticking to each other)Preheat the oven to 350.In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, bacon pieces, parsley, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
2. Mix until evenly incorporated.
3. Spread 1/2 cup of Marinara sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. (I used 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 size casserole dish)Carefully stuff the shells with the spinach/cheese mixture. Lay the shells in the casserole dish. It will fit 1
4. Spread the remaining Marinara sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
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