Lasagna-Stuffed Pasta Shells

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lasagna-Stuffed Pasta Shells.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious stuffed jumbo pasta shells, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add half of the ground beef along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.

2. Step 2

   Cook the beef until it’s beautifully browned and crumbly, which should take about five minutes.

3. Step 3

   Once done, remove the cooked beef from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining beef.

4. Step 4

   Set all the cooked meat aside for now.

5. Step 5

   Next, reduce the heat to medium-low and drizzle in a tablespoon of olive oil.

6. Step 6

   Toss in the chopped onion and sauté it until it becomes fragrant, which will take around two minutes.

7. Step 7

   Stir in some tomato paste and oregano, then add the cooked ground beef along with a can of tomato sauce.

8. Step 8

   Mix everything together well and let it simmer gently, seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.

9. Step 9

   While that simmers, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking.

10. Step 10

    Now, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the jumbo pasta shells.

11. Step 11

    Cook them according to the package instructions until they’re al dente, which should be about nine minutes.

12. Step 12

    Once cooked, drain the shells, but feel free to reserve a bit of the pasta water for the sauce if you like.

13. Step 13

    In a separate pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced garlic.

14. Step 14

    Sauté the garlic until it turns golden and fragrant.

15. Step 15

    In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed garlic with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, drained spinach, fresh basil, and a splash of lemon zest and juice.

16. Step 16

    Don’t forget to season this delightful mixture with a pinch of salt.

17. Step 17

    Now, spread the remaining tomato sauce evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

18. Step 18

    It’s time to stuff those cooked shells! Fill each shell with the creamy cheese mixture, followed by a spoonful of the savory meat mixture.

19. Step 19

    Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish, seam side up, and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for that perfect finishing touch.

20. Step 20

    Pop the dish into your preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the shells are heated through and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.

21. Step 21

    Your kitchen will smell amazing, and soon you’ll be enjoying a comforting plate of stuffed pasta shells that are sure to impress!.