Unstuffed Shells Casserole Recipe
A simple and delicious unstuffed shells casserole that's perfect for a family dinner.
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Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar marinara sauce 24 oz
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic minced
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the marinara sauce, basil, oregano, and garlic to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining meat sauce over the shells.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
This unstuffed shells casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can assemble it the night before and bake it the next day.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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