One Serving of Stuffed Shells

Large pot; large skillet; baking dish; cooking spray or olive oil; spoon; knife; cutting board

10 minutes

30 minutes

Italian

Stuffed Shells, Italian, One Serving, 30 Minutes

Main Course

Baking

Gluten Free

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4 jumbo pasta shells

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup diced onion

1/4 cup diced bell pepper

1/2 cup cooked ground beef or turkey sausage

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves

2 tablespoons tomato sauce

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the shells and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef or turkey sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through.

Add the garlic powder, oregano, basil, tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture and place in the baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and lightly browned on top. Serve warm with your favorite side dishes or salad!

Calories – 456 kcal, Fat – 16 g, Carbohydrates – 56 g, Protein – 17 g

This delicious one-serving recipe for Stuffed Shells is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please! It’s easy to make and takes only 30 minutes from start to finish! The shells are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef or turkey sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, oregano, basil, tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese before being baked in the oven until lightly browned on top! Enjoy this delicious meal with your favorite side dishes or salad!

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Italian cuisine varies greatly by region, and there are distinct culinary traditions in each area.