Baked Stuffed Shells

30 minutes Prep Time
35 minutes Cook Time
4 Servings

Baked Stuff Shells are an easy, cozy and delicious dinner recipe! Made with jumbo pasta shells, ground beef, Tuttorosso San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes, ricotta and mozzarella cheese and fresh basil … this cheesy dish comes out of the oven perfectly melted, bubbling, and golden brown. It is sure to be a fan favorite and crowd pleaser!   @wellnessbykay   @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 5 cloves minced garlic

  • 1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes in Puree with Basil & Sea Salt 28 oz

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 carrot, whole
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar, to balance out the acidity
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons basil, fresh, plus more for topping
  • 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, for topping
  • Filling
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 ounces jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

Step one

Brown ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium high heat.

Step two

Add the minced garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

Step three

Then add the Tuttorosso San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt. Add in the carrot. Combine and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until your desired thickness is reached. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh basil in for the last 5 minutes.  

Step four

In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge. 

Step five

Preheat oven to 400°F.  

Step six

Add approximately 1 cup of meat sauce to the bottom of a large baking dish, spread evenly. 

Step seven

Stuff each pasta shell with a large spoonful of the ricotta cheese mixture. Then place the stuffed shells in the baking dish.  Cover the stuffed shells with the remaining meat sauce. Spread the 2/3 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. 

Step eight

Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Then bake uncovered for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly before serving. 

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