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Cast Iron Skillet on the kitchen counter filled with Stuffed Shells and meatballs in a rich sauce.

Easy Skillet Stuffed Spinach Shells & Meatballs

Jumbo size pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, spinach, and parmesan cheese with meatballs, red sauce, baked in a cast iron skillet for a delicious easy dinner your family will love!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 855 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 Jumbo Pasta Shells
  • 1 package 12 fresh meatballs
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup set aside
  • 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 28 ounce jar pasta sauce
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium size bowl combine egg, ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, and spinach.
  • Mix until well combined. Stuff each pasta shell with a heaping spoonful of the spinach cheese mixture. Set aside.
  • In a 12 inch cast iron skillet, over medium heat add 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil. Brown meatballs until juices run clear.
  • Leave meatballs in the skillet and add half the jar of pasta sauce. Nestle the stuffed shells in-between the meatballs and top with remaining pasta sauce.
  • Sprinkle top with remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly brown. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese and fresh Basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 855kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 42gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1382mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g
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