Dinner
Cheese Bolognese Pasta Shells
| Total time:
| Prep:
| Cook:
| Servings:
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| 70 min |
10 min |
60 min |
5 |
Dietary Restrictions
Egg-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeSesame-Free
Ingredients
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1
Tablespoon
olive oil
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1/2
Pound
93% lean ground beef
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1
onion
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2
carrot
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2
garlic clove
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2
Cup
spinach
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15
Ounce
canned crushed tomatoes
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1
Ounce
tomato paste
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1
Teaspoon
oregano
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1
Teaspoon
basil
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1/4
Teaspoon
salt
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1/4
Teaspoon
black pepper
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15
jumbo pasta shells
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1/2
Cup
mozzarella cheese
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3
Cup
broccoli florets
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. / 204 degrees C.
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Make the bolognese: In a large deep pot, heat the olive oil. Add the beef and season with a little salt and pepper. Brown the meat and break it into smaller pieces with your spoon until cooked through. This takes about 10 minutes.
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Add carrots, onions, and garlic; season with oregano and basil. Saute the vegetables and beef for 5 more minutes. Add spinach and saute one more minute.
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Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix to combine, Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Calories
| 455 kcal |
| Fat
| 15 g |
| Carbohydrates
| 56 g |
| Protein
| 26 g |
| Fiber
| 5 g |
| Sugar
| 8 g |
| Sodium
| 577 mg |
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