Stuffed Shells with Fire Roasted Marinara Sauce

Name: Stuffed Shells with Fire Roasted Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole Jumbo Pasta Shells, Cooked According To Package Directions; 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef; 1/2 pounds Ground Italian Sausage; 8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese; 8 ounces, weight Cottage Cheese, Small Curd; 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 cups Italian Cheese Blend, Shredded; 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Can Of Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper

Servings: persons

10 whole Jumbo Pasta Shells, Cooked According To Package Directions
1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
1/2 pounds Ground Italian Sausage
8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
8 ounces, weight Cottage Cheese, Small Curd
1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 cups Italian Cheese Blend, Shredded
14- 1/2 ounces, weight Can Of Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Diced
1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper

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FOR THE PASTA:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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1.
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Prepare 10 jumbo pasta shells according to package directions.
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Drain and set aside.
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On Medium heat, brown 1/2 pound of lean ground beef and 1/2 pound of ground Italian sausage.
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Cook until nicely browned then drain grease and set the meat mixture aside.
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In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
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Stir well to combine.
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Add drained meat mixture to the cheese mixture and mix well.
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Use a teaspoon to stuff shells with meat and cheese mixture.
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Do not overfill or the shells will split.
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Place stuffed shells in an 8x8 baking dish.
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Top each shell with 1 teaspoon of Fire Roasted Marinara Sauce (directions below).
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Top with shredded Italian cheese blend.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
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FOR THE FIRE ROASTED MARINARA:
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In a large saucepan over low heat, combine Fire Roasted Tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
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Let simmer for 25-30 minutes.

1526

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

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: 10 whole Jumbo Pasta Shells, Cooked According To Package Directions, 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef, 1/2 pounds Ground Italian Sausage, 8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Shells with Fire Roasted Marinara Sauce 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!

Stuffed Shells with Fire Roasted Marinara Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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