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 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 box jumbo shells
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions. Drain them once cooked and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced bell peppers until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes before setting aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Carefully fill each cooked jumbo shell with the ricotta mixture. Ensure they are well-packed.
- In a 13-inch baking dish, spread a few spoonfuls of meat sauce at the bottom. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over the sauce. Pour remaining meat sauce over all shells.
- Cover your baking dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top, increase temperature to 375°F. Bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg