Upside Down Ravioli Recipe

Name: Upside Down Ravioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces jumbo pasta shells; 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach, chopped; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 egg; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (Barilla Tomato & Basil Sauce works well)

Servings: persons

8 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach, chopped
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (Barilla Tomato & Basil Sauce works well)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cook jumbo shells according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
3
While pasta is cooking, cook ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
4
Drain grease.
5
Stir in oil, spinach, onion and garlic; add some of the reserved pasta water until blended, adding more water as needed; continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from heat; add seasonings and blend well.
7
Let mixture cool.
8
Stir in egg and Parmesan cheese.
9
Pour 1 cup of tomato and basil sauce into 13x9-inch baking dish.
10
Fill shells with meat mixture; place in dish.
11
Pour remaining sauce over shells; cover with foil.
12
Bake for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

694

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces jumbo pasta shells, 1 lb lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach, chopped, and more.

Yes, Upside Down Ravioli 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!

Upside Down Ravioli

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Variations & substitutions

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