SLOW-COOKER STUFFED SHELLS

Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells image

There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the lid and find the deliciousness waiting in the slow cooker. Add garlic bread and you're golden! -Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 jars (24 ounces each) roasted garlic Parmesan pasta sauce
2 cups water
1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
Optional: Additional shredded Italian cheese blend and sliced fresh basil

Steps:

Mix first 8 ingredients (mixture will be stiff). In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, mix 1 jar pasta sauce with water. Fill shells with ricotta mixture; layer in slow cooker. Top with remaining jar of pasta sauce., Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with additional cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges