Lasagna Stuffed Shells Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 box of jumbo pasta shells
• 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage (or a combination of both)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the pasta shells according to the instructions on the box. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
6. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the cheese and meat mixture.
7. Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
8. Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
9. Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the stuffed shells.
10. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta sauce.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
14. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving size: 2 stuffed shells
• Calories: 350
• Total fat: 16g
• Saturated fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 810mg
• Total carbohydrates: 27g
• Dietary fiber: 2g
• Total sugars: 4g
• Protein: 24g

Conclusion