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Easy Crock Pot Turkey Stuffed Shells with Spinach are the perfect make-ahead dinner for the family! Stuff each dry shell with a turkey spinach ricotta mixture then smother with sauce and cheese! The ultimate comfort food bite! 

Crock Pot Turkey Stuffed Shells with Spinach

jumbo shells

avocado oil

red onion

garlic

turkey

ricotta cheese

dry oregano

dry basil

dry parsley

garlic powder

salt and pepper

spinach

mozzarella cheese

parsley

Sauté Turkey &amp; Spinach

Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add avocado oil and diced onions. Cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Next add in the ground turkey. Cook turkey until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add in the fresh spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Make Filling

In a large bowl add ricotta cheese, turkey spinach mixture, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine everything.

Stuff Shells

Stuff each jumbo shell with spinach turkey ricotta mixture.

Layer Crock Pot with Prepared Shells

Add 3 cups of marinara sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place 14 stuffed shells on top of the sauce. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce over shells. Top with remaining stuffed shells and finish with the rest of the sauce.

Cook in Crock Pot

Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 until shells are cooked and tender.

Top with Mozzarella

When shells are cooked sprinkle mozzarella cheese over shells. Wait 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley. Serve!

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This easy, healthy slow cooker pasta bake is cheesy, saucy, and packed with vegetables. Everything cooks in the crockpot, even the raw penne!

Slow Cooker Pasta

olive oil

sliced cremini baby bella mushrooms

red onion (or yellow onion, diced)

red bell pepper

baby spinach (about 4 ounces)

garlic (minced)

ricotta cheese ((1 container))

salt

black pepper

mozzarella cheese (divided)

Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/4 ounces)

jars good-quality red pasta sauce ((24-ounce jars) divided)

basil (or parsley, optional

Heat

Heat the olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the mushrooms and onions, and sauté until they&#x27;re beginning to brown and soften, about 6 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, then add the garlic. Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, stirring and cooking until spinach wilts and the garlic smells fragrant, 1 to 2 additional minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Combine

In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, salt, and pepper, until combined. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.

Spread

Generously coat the inside of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom, then top with half of the pasta noodles. Pour 2 cups sauce over the top and spread it into an even layer with the back of a spoon or spatula. Dollop half of the ricotta mixture on top, then sprinkle with half of the sautéed vegetables.

Pour

Repeat the layers: remaining noodles, 2 cups of sauce, remaining ricotta, and remaining vegetables. Pour the remaining sauce on top and spread evenly. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1 to 2 hours. Check at the 3 (on low) or 1 (on high) hour mark to ensure the pasta does not over cook. To check for doneness, use a fork to pull a "test" noodle from the center of the slow cooker. Once it is tender, the pasta is done.

Cook

Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover, turn the heat to high, and cook until the cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

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This healthy crock pot pasta tastes like traditional baked pasta but is made entirely in a slow cooker, even the noodles! Cheesy, comforting, and SO yummy.

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