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Crockpot Stuffed Shells

They freeze well and reheat like a dream for those busy weeknights when you don’t have time to fuss with dinner preparation.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 383 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 28 jumbo shells
  • 26 ounces pasta sauce
Filling
  • 3 cups cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained and squeezed dry
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Cook shells al dente according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
  2. Combine cottage cheese, spinach, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, and seasoning. Stuff mixture into cooked shells.
  3. Place ½ cup sauce in the bottom of a 6QT slow cooker. Line with half of the shells and top with 1 cup of pasta sauce. Repeat layers.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese and cook on high 2-3 hours or on low 3-4 hours. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Note these can be baked at 350°F for 35 minutes in a 9x13 pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 383 (19%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 1457mg (61%) Potassium 670mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1031IU (21%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 579mg (58%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383

% Daily Value*

Calories 383 19%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 1457mg 61%
Potassium 670mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1031IU 21%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 579mg 58%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.