Stuffed Shells with Meat
Cheesy stuffed shells with ground beef and sausage are baked in the oven to create the perfect comfort food anytime!
Servings: 8
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook jumbo shells according to pasta instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the oil and peppers and saute until soft. Then add sausage and beef and cook until cooked through.
- Mix in the marinara sauce until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.