Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Butternut Squash
- 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 Onion, Chopped
- 1 Package Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 1 Lb Ground Turkey
- 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 Cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, PLUS 1/8 Cup for Topping
- 1 Jar Alfredo Sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
- Poke holes through the Butternut Squash with a fork, and microwave in intervals to make it easier to dice. Cut the Squash into 1 Inch Cubes.
- Coat with 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil. Season with 1 Minced Garlic Clove, Salt and Pepper. Place on a Baking Sheet and Roast for 25 to 30 Minutes.
- Begin to Cook Jumbo Shells (al dente).
- Heat Olive Oil in a Large Pan.
- Add Butternut Squash and Onions. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add remaining Garlic, Turkey, Italian Seasoning, Red Pepper Flakes and Black Pepper. Stir until the Turkey has cooked through completely.
- Add Spinach and Salt to the pan. Cook until Spinach wilts.
- Mix the Ricotta, Egg, Parmesan Cheese in a Large bowl. Season with a pinch of Salt and Pepper.
- Transfer the Squash Mixture into the bowl. Mix together well.
- Stuff the Shells with the Filling.
- Pour Half of your Alfredo Sauce along the bottom of a casserole dish. Place your stuffed shells in the dish. Top off with the remaining sauce. Bake for 30 Minutes, Covered at 400ºF.
- Add Parmesan Cheese on top and place back in the oven uncovered for about 5 Minutes, or until melted.
- Serve and Enjoy!