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 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 and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced bell peppers until soft, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; simmer briefly.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread some meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish and arrange stuffed shells on top. Pour remaining meat sauce over the shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, increase temperature to 375°F (190°C), and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 290g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg