Description
This cozy recipe features creamy ricotta, savory ground meat, and vibrant shell pasta, making it a perfect choice for easy weeknight dinners. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it’s designed for busy lives yet brings the warmth of homemade cooking to your table.
Ingredients
- Shell Pasta
- Ricotta Cheese
- Ground Meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- Tomato Sauce
- Cheese (mozzarella or parmesan)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Boil the pasta until al dente, reserve a cup of pasta water, drain and rinse.
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix the cooked meat with tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and some meat sauce mixture.
- Stuff the cooked shells with the ricotta mix, place in a baking dish, and top with remaining meat sauce.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Do not overcook the pasta; it will cook more in the oven.
Layer parchment paper when storing leftovers to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg