Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach
Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach is an easy crockpot meal. Jumbo shells filled with a cheesy spinach mixture and then topped with a browned sausage (or ground beef!) sauce is an easy, comforting family favorite.
In a large pot of salted boiling water, boil the pasta until just soft. The noodles need to be undercooked as they will continue to cook in the slow cooker. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and egg. Stir to combine well and season with salt & pepper, to taste.
Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly into the parboiled shells.
Spread a bit of sauce into the bottom of the 6 quart slow cooker.
Place the stuffed shells into the slow cooker. You can stack them to fit.
Pour the browned, drained sausage all over the shells.
Next, pour the remaining sauce all over the top, covering each shell.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until bubbly.
In the last 30 minutes or so of cooking, add the remaining shredded cheese to the top of the shells, replace lid, and let melt.
Top with parmesan and parsley and serve!
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days.