Starting with a delicious recipe for Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any dinner party. First, let’s start with the ingredients:
– 1 12-oz box jumbo pasta shells
– 1 lb. ground turkey
– 1 10-oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
– 1 15-oz container ricotta cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 egg
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1/4 tsp. salt
– 1/4 tsp. black pepper
– 1 24-oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce
To start, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and stir to combine, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is heated through.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked turkey and spinach to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the turkey and spinach mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top of the stuffed shells, then sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to let the cheese brown slightly on top.
Serve hot and enjoy the deliciousness of these Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells.
Now, let us move on to the Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Chicken. This delightful dish is perfect for a fancy dinner party or for a quiet night in with your loved ones. The ingredients are as follows:
– 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup chopped spinach
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 egg
– 1/4 tsp. salt
– 1/4 tsp. black pepper
– 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup olive oil
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
Lay the chicken breasts out on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, make a deep cut horizontally across the center of each breast, but not all the way through, creating a pocket in the chicken.
Spoon the spinach and ricotta mixture into each pocket, using toothpicks to hold them closed. Spread the Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs out onto a large plate. Roll each stuffed chicken breast in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned and crispy. Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy the deliciousness of these Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Chicken breasts.
These recipes are sure to be a hit at any dinner party or family gathering. So go ahead and try these mouth-watering dishes today and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean.