Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells Recipe

Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend1/2 cup diced red onion1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 jars (24 ounces each) roasted garlic Parmesan pasta sauce2 cups water1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shellsOptional: Additional shredded Italian cheese blend and sliced fresh basil

Preparation

Mix first 8 ingredients (mixture will be stiff). In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, mix 1 jar pasta sauce with water. Fill shells with ricotta mixture; layer in slow cooker. Top with remaining jar of pasta sauce.

Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with additional cheese and fresh basil.