Lasagna Stuffed Shells: An Easy Family Dinner Recipe

Name: Lasagna Stuffed Shells: An Easy Family Dinner Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds ground beef; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce, divided; 18 jumbo pasta shells; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 (16 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 0.25 cup fresh basil; 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

These lasagna-stuffed shells combine the best of both worlds! Jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, and ground beef create an easy and delicious family meal.

Total time1 hr 5 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time50 mins
Yield9 servings, 9

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat, brown half of the ground beef with salt and pepper until cooked through, around 5 minutes. Remove and repeat with the remaining beef. Set aside.
Reduce heat to medium-low, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the onion. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and oregano, then add the ground beef and one jar of sauce. Simmer, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the shells and cook until al dente, approximately 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving pasta water if desired to adjust sauce consistency.
In another pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until lightly golden. Transfer to a mixing bowl and combine with ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, basil, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt to taste.
Spread the remaining tomato sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and then the meat mixture. Arrange stuffed shells in the sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the shells are heated through and the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 540 kcal
Fat Content: 26 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 999 mg
Protein Content: 39 g
Cholesterol Content: 99 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 37 g
Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g