crockpot stuffed shells

Crockpot stuffed shells made with Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and savory tomato sauce is a family favorite! 

Crockpot Stuffed Shells

ricotta cheese

spinach

mozzarella cheese (divided

pasta

beef

spaghetti sauce

toppings/garnish (Italian parsley, parmesan cheese)

In a large bowl mix together the ricotta cheese, spinach, 1½ cups mozzarella cheese and egg.  Spoon the cheese mixture into your shells.

Spread a layer of sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker and place stuffed shells on top. It&#39;s okay to stack the shells.

Pour layer the cooked ground meat over the shells, then spread the remaining sauce on top. Cover and cook on low for 3 - 4 hours, until bubbly and heated though.

About 30 minutes before you&#39;re ready to eat, top with the remaining shredded mozzarella. Cover and continue cooking until cheese is melted.

Serve with Italian parsley and parmesan cheese.

Make dinner simple when you make Crockpot stuffed shells recipe. The shells are stuffed with a delicious cheesy filling. 

Crockpot stuffed shells

24-30 Jumbo Pasta Shells (depending on how many will fit

oz Ricotta Cheese

Parmesan Cheese

tsp Minced Garlic

Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Basil Leaves (chopped)

Salt

Pepper

oz Marinara Sauce

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Place the shells in the water and cook 3 minutes less than the cook time listed on the package.  Drain the shells and rinse with cool water.

Spray a 6 quart crock pot with a non-stick spray and then spread 1/2 of the marinara sauce at the bottom of the pan.

In a medium size bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, basil leaves, salt and pepper.  Stir to thoroughly combine.

Then spoon the cheese mixture into the shells and place the shells in the crock pot on top of the sauce. You can layer the shells in the crock pot as well if needed.

Pour the remaining marinara sauce on top of the shells and top with the mozzarella cheese.

Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Crock Pot Stuffed Shells Recipe --------------Click on "SHOW MORE" to see the FULL RECIPE-------------- Full printable and nutritional information - https://www.eatingonadime.com/crock-pot-stuffed-shells-recipe/ Make dinner super easy when you make this delicious Crockpot stuffed shells recipe. It looks fancy but it is so easy and the shells are stuffed with a cheesy filling. Ingredients 24-30 Jumbo Pasta Shells depending on how many will fit in your pan 15 oz Ricotta Cheese 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Egg 2 tsp Minced Garlic 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped 9 Fresh Basil Leaves chopped 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Pepper 28 oz Marinara Sauce 1 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the shells in the water and cook 3 minutes less than the cook time listed on the package. Drain the shells and rinse with cool water. Spray a 6 quart crock pot with a non-stick spray and then spread 1/2 of the marinara sauce at the bottom of the pan. In a medium size bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, basil leaves, salt and pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine. Then spoon the cheese mixture into the shells and place the shells in the crock pot on top of the sauce. You can layer the shells in the crock pot as well if needed. Pour the remaining marinara sauce on top of the shells and top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours. Serve immediately and enjoy! Crock pot I use - https://amzn.to/2MNTC18? I am an amazon affiliate which means that I earn commissions on the sale of certain amazon products at no extra cost to you. #crockpot?? #easyrecipe?? #slowcooker?? #italian #italianfood?? #eatingonadime?? #recipes?? #slowcooker?? #slowcookerrecipes?? #crockpotrecipes

Crock Pot Stuffed Shells Recipe

Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach is an easy crockpot meal. Jumbo shells filled with a cheesy spinach mixture and then topped with a browned sausage (or ground beef!) sauce is an easy, comforting family favorite.

Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach

jumbo pasta shells

mozzarella cheese (divided)

salt & pepper (to taste)

sausage

marinara (divided)

Parmesan cheese and parsley

In a large pot of salted boiling water, boil the pasta until just soft. The noodles need to be undercooked as they will continue to cook in the slow cooker.   Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and egg. Stir to combine well and season with salt &amp; pepper, to taste.

Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly into the parboiled shells.

Spread a bit of sauce into the bottom of the 6 quart slow cooker.

Place the stuffed shells into the slow cooker.  You can stack them to fit.

Pour the browned, drained sausage all over the shells.

Next, pour the remaining sauce all over the top, covering each shell.

Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until bubbly.

In the last 30 minutes or so of cooking, add the remaining shredded cheese to the top of the shells, replace lid, and let melt.

Top with parmesan and parsley and serve!

Delicious! I made this today for my Dad who doesn’t like anything green and he practically licked his plate. I love it too. I’ll be making this again.

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