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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Stuffed Shells

Deliciously creamy stuffed pasta shells filled with garlic sautéed mushrooms and ricotta cheese, topped with a rich béchamel sauce and baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 12 jumbo shells jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups water for boiling shells
  • 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
For the Filling
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Shells
  1. Boil water in a large pot and add salt.
  2. Cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and half of the grated parmesan cheese.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Stuff each shell with the filling and place them in the baking dish.
  4. Pour the remaining sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  3. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add some herbs like thyme or rosemary to the filling. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

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