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Stuffed Pasta Shells Bolognese

Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • Box jumbo pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped fine
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 16 oz ground beef
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 26 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Extra salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to instructions on the box, drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella and half the quantity of parmesan.
  • Set aside 2 tbsp of parsley and add the rest to the cheese and then add the salt and pepper.
  • Mix cheese mixture thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet on high and then add garlic.
  • Cook garlic until flavor releases then add ground beef.
  • Cook ground beef until it loses its redness and then add the balance of the parsley.
  • Drain away fat if needed.
  • Add marinara sauce and oregano and lower heat to medium.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover skillet and allow flavors to come together for 5-10 mins.
  • Spoon a modest layer of sauce on the base of a heat-proof lasagne dish.
  • Using a small spoon, fill pasta shells with cheese mixture and arrange in the lasagna dish until the dish is filled. You may have a few shells left over, do not overfill the dish.
  • Spoon bolognese sauce around the pasta shells, allowing it to fall between the shells.
  • Sprinkle balance of parmesan on top of shells and sauce and place in a preheated oven at 375 for 5-10 mins until bubbling.
  • Serve with fresh basil