Meat Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Meat Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 32 ounces spaghetti sauce (chunky tomato, basil & herb); 16 ounces jumbo pasta shells; 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 1 cup low fat cottage cheese; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and strained); 8 ounces portabella mushrooms (chopped or diced); 14 purple onion, finely chopped (to taste optional); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; balsamic vinaigrette; garlic powder; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground beef
32 ounces spaghetti sauce (chunky tomato, basil & herb)
16 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and strained)
8 ounces portabella mushrooms (chopped or diced)
14 purple onion, finely chopped (to taste optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
balsamic vinaigrette
garlic powder
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Brown hamburger meat, pour some balsamic over cooking meat.
3
When meat is almost done, add onions and mushrooms.
4
Add garlic.
5
Boil salt water add jumbo shells according to directions on box (cook 8 10 min) add tsp of butter to prevent pasta from sticking.
6
When done, remove from heat.
7
(leave in water until ready to put stuffing inches
8
Add ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, parsley and spinach to meat mixture.
9
Cook on low until stuffing is mixed well.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Strain pasta.
12
Spray butter non stick pam on bottom of 9x13-inch pan.
13
Open shells and with spoon stuff mixture into pasta shell.
14
Place in baking dish.
15
Repeat until there is no more room in pan.
16
Pour and spread sauce over top of all the stuffed shells.
17
Add remaining parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
18
Place in oven for 20-30 minutes (or until heated all the way through) remove from heat, let stand for 5 10 minutes.

1364

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 32 ounces spaghetti sauce (chunky tomato, basil & herb), 16 ounces jumbo pasta shells, 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Meat 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.

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Meat Stuffed Shells

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Variations & substitutions

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