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Baked Beef & Cheddar Stuffed Shells
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Baked Beef & Cheddar Stuffed Shells

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • jumbo pasta shellsGrains20 pieces
  • ground beefMeat680 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • marinara saucePantry360 ml
  • ricotta cheeseDairy125 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices1 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

398kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
22 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the pasta shells

    • Cook the jumbo shells in salted boiling water according to package directions until just tender.
    • Drain and set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Brown the beef

    • Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until fully cooked.
    • Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Remove from the heat and mix in the ricotta and part of the cheddar.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the dish

    • Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a greased baking dish.
    • Stuff each cooked shell with the beef and cheese mixture and arrange them in the dish.
    • Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
    • Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and the mozzarella.
    Step 4
  5. Bake

    • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
    • Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
    Step 5
  6. Garnish and serve

    • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
    Step 6