Lanza's Lumaconi Recipe

Name: Lanza's Lumaconi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 35 each pasta shells, jumbo; ⅓ cup olive oil; 5 each garlic cloves; 3/4 each onions diced; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 1 each spinach 10 oz pkg., frozen, thawed, well drained, chopped; 48 ounces marinara sauce or meat sauce; 12 ounces mozzarella cheese or monterey jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

35 each pasta shells, jumbo
⅓ cup olive oil
5 each garlic cloves
3/4 each onions diced
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
4 large eggs
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1 each spinach 10 oz pkg., frozen, thawed, well drained, chopped
48 ounces marinara sauce or meat sauce
12 ounces mozzarella cheese or monterey jack cheese, shredded

1
Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until a little firm in the center, but soft enough to manipulate (al dente).
2
Set aside.
3
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan.
4
Saute the garlic in the oil until golden.
5
Add onions and cook until they begin to brown.
6
Add ground beef and cook until done.
7
Turn off heat and tilt pan so that the fat can be collected with a ladle.
8
Remove fat, but leave the clear natural meat juices.
9
Add spices and then eggs.
10
Heat through, stirring to mix.
11
Cook until eggs begin to set.
12
Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese and spinach.
13
Mix thoroughly.
14
Stuff shells with mixture.
15
To serve, place desired number of stuffed shells in casserole dish (a normal dinner portion is four to five shells per person) and top with generous portion of meat or marinara sauce.
16
Top with shredded cheese and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until center of stuffed shell is hot.

4634

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

696

Carbs

202

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 35 each pasta shells, jumbo, ⅓ cup olive oil, 5 each garlic cloves, 3/4 each onions diced, and more.

Yes, Lanza's Lumaconi 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!

Lanza's Lumaconi

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