Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 – 1 lb ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 32 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cooked spinach, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 box jumbo shells
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced bell peppers until soft; add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce and seasonings; simmer briefly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, eggs, mozzarella, garlic powder, and salt until well blended.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in a baking dish lined with meat sauce.
- Pour remaining meat sauce over shells and cover with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes at 375°F until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg