Ingredients for Meaty Stuffed Shells
- Shell Macaroni
- Ground Beef
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Garlic Clove
- 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- Italian Style Breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
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How to Make Meaty Stuffed Shells
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef (or turkey), green pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, breadcrumbs, and black pepper.
- Stir in the cooked meat mixture until well combined.
- Fill each pasta shell with the meat mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining meat mixture with 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the shells are heated through and the sauce is bubbly. Remove foil during the last 5 minutes of baking for browning.
- To serve, arrange shells on plates and spoon sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
42 g
Sugar
74g
Fat
38g
Carbs
10g
