Lean turkey, spinach and lite ricotta make these deliciously hearty and light for Fall. (Amanda Bernal, Girl Who Bakes)
"Nothing finishes off these shells like freshly grated high-quality cheese and a glass of red wine. Dinner is served!" says Amanda Bernal of Girl Who Bakes.
Cook Time:30 min
Prep Time:30 min
Total Time:1 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
12 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
5 ounces ground turkey
1/3 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup low fat ricotta
1 egg white
1/2-1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup pasta sauce
Preparation:
Cook shells and spinach according to the package directions. Drain and squeeze spinach of excess moisture. Meanwhile, brown ground turkey and onions in a pan over medium-high heat.
Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, egg white, garlic, turkey and onion in a medium-sized bowl.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and coat the bottom of baking dish with 1/2 cup of pasta sauce.
Fill shells with mixture, about a tablespoon a shell, and place in coated baking dish. When all are filled and in dish, pour remaining pasta sauce over shells.
Cover dish with oven-safe lid or aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until warm and bubbly.