Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ground Beef and Spinach

Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ground Beef and Spinach

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These Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ground Beef and Spinach are truly, the best stuffed shell recipe you’ll find. They’re packed with ground beef, nutty parmesan cheese, a little bit of spinach, and just enough creamy ricotta to hold the filling together. They’re served in an easy marinara sauce, covered with fresh mozzarella and baked. Classic comfort food!

Category Pasta

Recipe Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup diced onion, divided

4 large garlic cloves, minced and divided

1/2 cup red wine

6 oz tomato paste

12 oz water

1 tsp sugar

1 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided

1/2 tsp italian seasoning

1 lb lean ground beef

1/2 cup whole milk ricotta

1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeeze of any excess moisture.

1 large egg

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

1 lb large shells

8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes.

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