Lunch: Spinach Stuffed Shells with Mini Turkey Meatballs

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Mini turkey meatballs take these meaty shells to the next level.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach Stuffed Shells with Mini Turkey Meatballs

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

15 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb. ground turkey
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. ricotta
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
1 c. baby spinach, chopped
1/2 c. marinara

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain, then let cool.
Meanwhile, make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, mozzarella, and spinach and season with salt and pepper.
Pour 1/4 cup sauce in bottom of oven-proof skillet or baking dish. Stuff shells with ricotta mixture and meatballs and arrange in dish and spoon over remaining sauce.
Bake until shells are hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

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