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Stuffed Shells with Meat

Cheesy stuffed shells with ground beef and sausage are baked in the oven to create the perfect comfort food anytime!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the meat sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3/4 pound ground Italian sausage (or up to 1 pound)
  • 3/4 pound ground beef (or up to 1 pound)
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the filling
  • 32 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cooked spinach drained and chopped
  • ¼ cup Mozarella cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pasta
  • 1 box jumbo shells
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook jumbo shells according to pasta instructions and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, add the oil and peppers and saute until soft. Then add sausage and beef and cook until cooked through.
  4. Mix in the marinara sauce until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, eggs, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder and salt. Mix well. Stuff the ricotta mixture into the shells until they are packed.
  6. In a large 13-inch skillet, add two large spoonfuls of sauce to the bottom of the pan. Then, arrange the stuffed shells in a ring. Add the remaining sauce on top. Bake for 20 minutes, then fully cover with 2 cups mozzarella cheese and increase the oven temperature to 375°F. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted. For best results, broil at the end.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.