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Crockpot French Onion Stuffed Shells Meal Prep

Crockpot French Onion Stuffed Shells Meal Prep

We bet you've never had stuffed shells that taste like French Onion Soup before! Easy, delicious twist on a classic!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta, stuffed shells
Servings: 4
Calories: 1085kcal
Author: Nick Quintero

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese grated
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 large sweet onions thinly sliced
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into pats
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese divided
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 4 cups spinach sauteed, optional
  • 2 cups mushrooms sauteed, optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional

Instructions

  • Combine ricotta cheese, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, and seasoning in a small bowl. Spoon into raw pasta shells. 
  • In the crockpot place the onions and cover with chicken broth and butter slices. Line with the stuffed shells, layering as needed. 
  • Sprinkle with ½ cup mozzarella cheese, cover with lid, and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 5-6 hours.
  • With the last remaining 20 minutes of cooking, add in the cream, stir to combine, and top with ½ cup mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs. 
  • Sautee garlic powder, mushrooms, and spinach in a skillet over medium heat, if using, and place in the side compartments of meal prep containers. 
  • Into the main compartment of the meal prep container, place stuffed shells and garnish with parsley, if desired. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 1085kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 4582IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 931mg | Iron: 5mg
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