These healthy stuffed shells are going to rock your world! They’re stuffed with spinach, a yummy blend of cheeses, then lightened up with ground turkey.

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 oz jumbo shells
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lb ground beef (You can also use all turkey and no beef)
  • ½ onion diced
  • 10 oz frozen spinach
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese (low-fat optional)
  • 9 oz Parmesan Romano cheese blend
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 48 oz marinara sauce
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella
  • fresh parsley for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Boil jumbo shells according to package. Drain and set aside covering with a wet paper towel to keep from drying.
  • Brown ground meat in a skillet together over medium heat with diced onion. Cook until no pink meat remains. Drain any excess fat.
  • Thaw spinach in a colander under warm water. Press to remove excess water.
  • In a large bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese blend, ricotta cheese, spinach, meat, onions and spices including salt and pepper.
  • Take meat and cheese mixture and gently stuff into shells. Line a large baking pan or two smaller baking pans (freeze one!) with shells.
  • Cover shells with marinara sauce. Top with slices of fresh mozzarella. Bake at 375˚ for about 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce it bubbling in the center. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

NUTRITION

Serving: 3 shells | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g |