Northern Italian Pasta Shells

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Northern Italian Pasta Shells filled with ground beef and spinach in tomato sauce
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 packages frozen chopped spinach
3 lbs ground round
2 packages cream cheese , softened
2 large onions , chopped
grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
2 eggs
1 package jumbo pasta shells
2 cups tomato sauce ( your own or ready-made )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
605
Sugar
5g
Fat
28g
This Northern Italian Pasta Shells dish is a crowd-pleaser. The beef and spinach filling makes it hearty and filling, while the tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese add some tanginess. It is a great choice for an easy weeknight dinner, or for a potluck or family gathering. This dish can be prepared in advance and heated in the oven for an easy, flavorful weeknight meal. The recipe can be adjusted to include different types of meat, vegetables or pasta.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is slightly undercooked, about 10 minutes.
3.While the pasta is cooking, mix together the spinach, ground round, onions, eggs, cream cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl.
4.Drain the cooked pasta and immediately fill each shell with the beef mixture.
5.Place the filled shells in a baking dish and pour tomato sauce over them.
6.Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tomato sauce.
7.Bake the shells in your preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

PROS

This dish is a hearty and flavorful meal that is easy to prepare.

The spinach provides a nutritious source of greens and the cheese and beef make it hearty.

CONS

Pasta shells are a high carb and calorie dish.
While delicious, it should be eaten in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The spinach in this recipe provides a good source of vitamins A and C, folate, and fiber. Test-tube studies have shown that it may also have anticancer properties. Lean beef is a good source of protein and important vitamins and minerals. It is important to purchase high quality, lean ground beef.

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