Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Yield: 8 Servings
This dish was made easy with the help of the Instant Pot! In less than an hour, these Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce will surely take you to flavor-town! Packed with delicious ingredients, this recipe will be the best decision you will ever make today. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 Egg
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
2 c water
8 ounces conchiglie pasta/ jumbo pasta shells
24 ounces pasta sauce
4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided (about 1lb)
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
15 ounces of ricotta cheese
1-pound lean ground beef
Directions:
Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot. Add the ground beef, then cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown. Stir in the seasonings into the ground beef to taste.
For the Cheese Filling:
In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, egg, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk everything until well incorporated. Transfer it inside a piping bag. Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese filling.
Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Add about 1/4 cup of water into the pan, then deglaze it by scraping the bottom to get the browned bits.
To Assemble:
Put the pasta shells on top of the meat mixture and arrange them in a single layer.
Add water and pasta on top of the pasta. Make sure not to stir.
Cover the pot, then press the “Pressure Cook” button and cook everything for about 8 minutes on a high setting.
Open and sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top, then stir until well blended. Allow the cheese to melt completely.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place put in the fridge. They can last up to 3 days or 3 months in the freezer. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1serving Calories: 499 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 504mg | Iron: 3mg
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