Florentine Stuffed Shells
Classic spinach filling with the hearty addition of turkey makes these Mueller's Jumbo Shells sing with flavor.
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Mueller's Jumbo Shells
- 2-1/2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a 2-quart saucepan stir milk, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt and hot pepper sauce until smooth. Stir constantly; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in Parmesan and ketchup; set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meat, onion and garlic; stir frequently, cook for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, ricotta, Italian seasoning, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 cup of hot pepper sauce.
- Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in an 11x17 inch baking dish. Spoon 2 tablespoons of spinach mixture into each shell.
- Arrange shells in baking dish; top with remaining hot pepper sauce. Bake in 350° oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through.










