Amy's Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Amy's Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup onion, finely diced; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze dry; 1 (24 -26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; ¾ cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 2 cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells, cooked and cooled; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 cup onion, finely diced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze dry
1 (24 -26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic salt
¾ cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells, cooked and cooled
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1
In a large cook beef and onion until beef is crumbly and no longer pink.
2
Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3
Drain any grease and season beef with salt and pepper.
4
Let beef cool a bit.
5
In a large mixing bowl stir together ricotta cheese, egg, garlic salt, parsley, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
6
Stir in beef mixture and spinach.
7
Spray a 9 X 13 inch pan with cooking spay.
8
Spoon a little marinara sauce in the bottom of the pan.
9
Stuff shells with beef and cheese mixture.
10
Place shells in the pan.
11
Top with remaining sauce and first mozzarella, then the other 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
12
Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
13
Cover loosely with foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
14
Uncover and bake another 10 to 12 minutes until bubbly.
15
Great with garlic bread and a tossed salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup onion, finely diced, 4 large garlic cloves, minced, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Amy's Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amy's Stuffed Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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