Stuffed Shells Bolognese Recipe

Name: Stuffed Shells Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the bolognese sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin; 1/2 cup onion, minced; 1/2 cup celery, minced; 1/2 cup carrot, minced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with juice; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese; For the shells; 24 dry jumbo pasta shells; 3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

For the bolognese sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup celery, minced
1/2 cup carrot, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup dry red wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with juice
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
For the shells
24 dry jumbo pasta shells
3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
3 eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the shells. Brown sirloin for the sauce in oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Spoon off fat, add onion, celery, and carrot, and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and garlic; cook 2 minutes, then add wine.
2
Simmer until wine is reduced by half, then stir in tomatoes, milk, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper flakes. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally; finish with mascarpone. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into each of 8 individual ovenproof casserole dishes (or spread 2 cups sauce in one 3-qt. baking dish). Set dishes aside.
3
Cook shells just until pliable, about 8 minutes (they will finish cooking in the oven). Drain, then plunge into ice water to stop the cooking; drain again and set aside.
4
Combine ricotta , part-skin mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, eggs, and salt in a large bowl; stuff mixture into shells. Arrange shells in the prepared dishes on top of sauce, cut side down. Spoon remaining sauce over shells, top with fresh mozarella, and bake until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Let shells rest 10 minutes before serving.

3031

kcal

Calories

Fat

474

Carbs

139

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the bolognese sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, 1/2 cup onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Shells Bolognese 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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Stuffed Shells Bolognese

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