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Stuffed Shells with Meat

Stuffed Shells with Meat

  • Author: Camila
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8

Description

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Stuffed Shells with Meat, a hearty Italian-inspired dish perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, creamy ricotta, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also caters to various tastes, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3/4 lb ground beef
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 32 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cooked spinach, chopped
  • 1 box jumbo shells
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced bell peppers until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; simmer briefly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and salt; mix thoroughly.
  5. Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and arrange in a baking dish over some meat sauce. Pour remaining sauce on top.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, increase temperature to 375°F (190°C), and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 200g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground turkey or lamb for a different flavor profile. For added nutrition, mix in finely chopped vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini into the filling.

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