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Creamy Beef-Stuffed Shells

Creamy Beef-Stuffed Shells

Prep:20minCook:30min

Forget fancy restaurants, I've got the ultimate comfort food right here. Dig in, get messy, and enjoy the deliciousness! 🙌

Updated at: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:47:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

42

Low

Glycemic Load

9

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories586.1 kcal (29%)

Total Fat44.7 g (64%)

Carbs21.6 g (8%)

Sugars10.6 g (12%)

Protein25.7 g (51%)

Sodium463 mg (23%)

Fiber2.9 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

4giant pasta shells

I used caccavella

1 Tbspolive oil

chopped into cubes

chopped into cubes

400gground beef

⅓ tspnutmeg

300mlcooking cream

450mltomato sauce

100gmozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step 1

1. Cook the caccavella shells(or your preferred giant pasta shells)in salted water until al dente. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.

1. Cook the caccavella shells(or your preferred giant pasta shells)in salted water until al dente. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.

Step 2

2. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté the shallot, carrot, and celery until softened.

2. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté the shallot, carrot, and celery until softened.

Step 3

3. Add ground beef and break it into small pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.

3. Add ground beef and break it into small pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.

Step 4

4. Pour in the cooking cream, mix again, and cook on low heat until the liquid is reduced. Set aside.

4. Pour in the cooking cream, mix again, and cook on low heat until the liquid is reduced. Set aside.

Step 5

5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan).

Step 6

6. Spread tomato sauce on the bottom of a deep baking dish.

6. Spread tomato sauce on the bottom of a deep baking dish.

Step 7

7. Place caccavella shells in the baking dish and stuff each caccavella shell with the filling.

7. Place caccavella shells in the baking dish and stuff each caccavella shell with the filling.

Step 8

8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 9

9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.

9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.

Step 10

10. Garnish with basil leaves and serve. Enjoy!

10. Garnish with basil leaves and serve. Enjoy!

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Notes: - Feel free to get creative with this recipe and use any other giant pasta shells you prefer. Caccavella shells are recommended, but other options like conchiglioni or manicotti will work just as well. - If you can't find ground beef, you can substitute it with ground turkey, chicken, or even a vegetarian alternative like mushrooms or a mix of vegetables. - Don't hesitate to experiment with different types of cheese for the topping. - For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cooking cream. - This dish is perfect for meal prepping or batch cooking. Simply prepare the stuffed shells and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake and enjoy. - Don't forget to garnish with fresh basil leaves for a touch of freshness and aroma. - Feel free to customize the filling by adding additional herbs, spices, or vegetables to suit your taste preferences. Let your culinary creativity shine!

Notes:
- Feel free to get creative with this recipe and use any other giant pasta shells you prefer. Caccavella shells are recommended, but other options like conchiglioni or manicotti will work just as well.
- If you can't find ground beef, you can substitute it with ground turkey, chicken, or even a vegetarian alternative like mushrooms or a mix of vegetables.
- Don't hesitate to experiment with different types of cheese for the topping.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cooking cream.
- This dish is perfect for meal prepping or batch cooking. Simply prepare the stuffed shells and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake and enjoy.
- Don't forget to garnish with fresh basil leaves for a touch of freshness and aroma.
- Feel free to customize the filling by adding additional herbs, spices, or vegetables to suit your taste preferences. Let your culinary creativity shine!