SPINACH-PORK STUFFED SHELLS

Spinach-Pork Stuffed Shells image

Becky Burch of Marceline, Missouri shared these Italian-style shells.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

6 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/4 pound ground pork
4 cups water
3 cups torn fresh spinach
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce

Steps:

Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add spinach; boil for 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Drain and squeeze dry; chop the spinach. , In a bowl, combine the pork, spinach, egg, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, cream, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Drain shells; stuff with the pork mixture. Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. , Place stuffed shells in dish; drizzle with remaining spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1064mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.