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Stuffed Shells with Meat

Stuffed Shells with Meat
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Discover the ultimate comfort food with these Stuffed Shells with Meat, a perfect blend of cheesy goodness and hearty flavors that will delight your family and impress your guests. Each jumbo shell is generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, creamy ricotta, and fresh vegetables, all smothered in a rich marinara sauce. This easy-to-prepare dish not only makes for an excellent family dinner but is also ideal for meal prep, ensuring you have delicious leftovers to enjoy throughout the week. With its customizable filling and simple assembly process, this recipe invites you to get creative while keeping cooking stress-free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3/4 – 1 lb ground beef
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 32 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cooked spinach, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1 box jumbo shells
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced bell peppers until soft, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; simmer briefly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and salt until well mixed.
  5. Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and arrange them in a baking dish layered with some meat sauce.
  6. Pour remaining sauce over the stuffed shells and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, increase oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.

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