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Cheesy Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
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Cheesy Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookinginthemidwest86 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • jumbo shells (12 oz box)Grains340 g
  • ground beefMeat450 g
  • salt (1/2 tsp)Spices2.5 g
  • black pepper (1/2 tsp)Spices1.2 g
  • paprika (1 tsp)Spices2.3 g
  • Italian seasoning (1 tsp)Spices2 g
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced (1 tbsp))Produce3 pieces
  • marinara sauce (24 oz jar)Pantry680 g
  • ricotta cheese (about 20 oz)Dairy570 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • dried parsley (1 tsp, plus more for topping)Spices1 g
  • garlic powder (1 tsp)Spices3 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated (1/2 cup))Dairy50 g
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded (1 cup))Dairy110 g

per serving

Nutrition

534kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Sauté pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • cast iron skillet
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the jumbo shells

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    • Add the jumbo shells and cook according to the package directions.
    • Drain and let cool for a few minutes.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the meat sauce

    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the ground beef, chopped onion, salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning.
    • Brown the beef, then remove any extra grease and stir in the minced garlic.
    • Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer on low.
    Step 2

  3. Make the ricotta filling

    • In a bowl, combine the ricotta, egg and Parmesan.
    • Season with garlic powder and dried parsley.
    • Stir together well.
    Step 3

  4. Stuff the shells

    • Use a spoon to carefully fill each cooked shell with the ricotta mixture, about 1 1/2 to 2 spoonfuls per shell.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble the dish

    • Place the stuffed shells into the skillet with the meat sauce, pressing them down into the sauce.
    • If your skillet isn't oven safe, transfer the sauce to a 9x13 baking dish first.
    • Top with the mozzarella cheese.
    Step 5

  6. Bake

    • Bake at 400 °F (200 °C) for 25 minutes, uncovered for crispy edges or covered with foil for a softer topping.
    • Once the cheese is melted, sprinkle with dried parsley and serve.
    Step 6
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