Spinach-Stuffed Shells

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 1 cup 4% cottage cheese
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 36 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2-1/4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, carrot and seasonings; mix well. Stuff into pasta shells. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and salt; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over shells; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer or until browned.

ground beef, onion, spinach, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, carrot, salt, pepper, pasta shells, butter, allpurpose, milk, salt, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spinach-stuffed-shells/ (may not work)