Best Slow Cooker Beef Stuffed Shells Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER STUFFED SHELLS



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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

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

SLOW COOKER BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS



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Talk about your comfort foods! This recipe is just what the doctor ordered after a long day at work--to come home to this tasty meal in the slow cooker. Recipe: Recipelion.com Photo: curryandcomfort.blogspot.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Beef

Time 7h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 egg, beaten
2 jar(s) (15.5 oz.ea.) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the pasta shells according to package directions, just until tender; drain.
  • 2. Meanwhile, brown beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet; drain. Add Mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, and egg.
  • 3. Stuff shells and set aside. Pour 1 jar of sauce into the slow cooker. Arrange stuffed shells on top of sauce.
  • 4. Top shells with the other jar of sauce and the Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 7 hours

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