Jumbo Stuffed Shells In Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Jumbo Stuffed Shells In Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Box large Shells; 1 lb. ground round; 1 small onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; Salt and Pepper, to taste; 1 (26 ounce) Ragu Chunky Tomato Garlic and Onion Sauce (or make your own); 15 oz. whole milk Ricotta cheese; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 5 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained by squeezing on paper towels; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

1 Box large Shells
1 lb. ground round
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 (26 ounce) Ragu Chunky Tomato Garlic and Onion Sauce (or make your own)
15 oz. whole milk Ricotta cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
5 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained by squeezing on paper towels
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
Boil Pasta Shells as per directions on box and cook to al dente. Drain and let it cool until easy to handle.
2
Saute onion and garlic until tender. Add beef and saute until brown. Add salt and pepper and oregano. Pour in Ragu sauce then cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through.
3
In a big bowl, mix the Ricotta cheese with the egg, mozzarella, parmesan, salt and pepper. Squeeze out all moisture from thawed spinach by wrapping in a paper towel or clean dish towel. Add to ricotta mixture and stir until blended. Stuff cooked shells with ricotta combination and lay flat with open side facing up.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour about 2 cups of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Add stuffed shells on top of sauce, still with open side facing upwards. set Spoon the rest of the meat sauce on top.
5
Completely cover top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, remove cover and bake for another 10 minutes.

541

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Box large Shells, 1 lb. ground round, 1 small onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Jumbo Stuffed Shells In Meat Sauce falls under the General 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.

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Jumbo Stuffed Shells In Meat Sauce

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