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<\/span>Vegetarian Skillet Stuffed Shells<\/span><\/h2>\n
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This one-pan, stovetop-only stuffed shells recipe makes mushroom & spinach stuffed shells an easy weeknight dinner.<\/span>
<\/div>It is a streamlined, one-pan weeknight meal. It cuts down on prep by stuffing shells with a mushroom and spinach filling, cooking them entirely on the stovetop, and simmering them directly in a skillet with dressed-up jarred sauce.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>45 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Servings: <\/span>4<\/span> (5 stuffed shells each)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
Author: <\/span>Anna Stockwell<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>

<\/span>Pasta:<\/span><\/h4>
  • 20<\/span> jumbo pasta shells<\/span> (about 6 oz)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    <\/span>Filling:<\/span><\/h4>
    • 2<\/span> cups<\/span> whole-milk ricotta<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> grated Parmesan<\/span><\/li>
    • 5<\/span> oz<\/span> baby spinach<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

      <\/span>Vegetables:<\/span><\/h4>
      • 8\u201310<\/span> oz<\/span> crimini mushrooms<\/span> thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>
      • 6-9<\/span> large cloves<\/span> garlic<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

        <\/span>Sauce:<\/span><\/h4>
        • 1<\/span> jar (24\u201328 oz)<\/span> marinara sauce<\/span><\/li>
        • 2<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> unsalted butter<\/span><\/li>
        • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> red pepper flakes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

          <\/span>Other:<\/span><\/h4>
          • \u00bd<\/span> cup <\/span> dry white wine<\/span><\/li>
          • olive oil<\/span><\/li>
          • salt<\/span><\/li>
          • pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

            <\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h3>
            • Boil the Pasta:<\/strong> Cook the jumbo shells in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions, but stop 2 minutes early so they are al dente and don't tear. Drain and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
            • Cook the Vegetables:<\/strong> Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Pour in the white wine and cook until mostly evaporated, scraping up any browned bits.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
            • Wilt the Spinach:<\/strong> Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Transfer the mushroom-spinach mixture to a plate or cutting board, roughly chop, and let cool slightly.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
            • Make the Filling:<\/strong> In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, grated Parmesan, oregano, and the cooled mushroom-spinach mixture. Season well with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
            • Simmer the Sauce<\/strong>: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add thinly sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is lightly browned (about 1 minute). Pour in the jar of marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
            • Assemble & Cook<\/strong>: Stuff each cooked shell with the ricotta-veggie mixture and nestle them into the bubbling marinara sauce. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it all cook for 8-10 minutes, until the shells are heated through and the filling is set.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
            • Serve<\/strong>: Top with extra grated Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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