Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Stuffed Shells with Meat, a satisfying dish perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights. These tender jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory blend of ricotta cheese, spinach, and ground beef, then lovingly enveloped in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also allows for customization based on your taste preferences. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as leftovers throughout the week, these cheesy stuffed shells are sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 – 1 lb ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 32 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cooked spinach, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1 box jumbo shells
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced bell peppers until soft, add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce and seasonings; simmer briefly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, eggs, and mozzarella until well mixed.
- Stuff each shell generously with the filling.
- Spread some meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, arrange stuffed shells in a single layer, and pour remaining sauce over them.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover, top with mozzarella, increase temperature to 375°F (190°C), and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg