Stuffed Shells IV

Shell pasta stuffed with a garlicky mushroom, spinach, turkey and cheese filling topped with mozzarella and sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
• 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Set aside in warm water.

Step 3

In a large heavy skillet saute mushrooms, garlic and onions. Add ground turkey and cook until evenly brown. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in spinach, parsley, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Stuff the cooked shells with the mixture, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce, and sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until heated through.