Cheese Bolognese Pasta Shells
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Cheese Bolognese Pasta Shells

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Total time
70 min
Prep
Prep
10 min
Cook
Cook
60 min
servings
Servings
5
cuisine
Cuisine
Italian
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Age Category
1y and up
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Dietary Restrictions

Egg-free
Peanut-free
Tree-nut-free
Fish-free
Shellfish-free
Soy-Free
Pork-Free
Sesame-Free

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon
olive oil
1/2 Pound
93% lean ground beef
1
onion
2
carrot
2
garlic clove
2 Cup
spinach
15 Ounce
canned crushed tomatoes
1 Ounce
tomato paste
1 Teaspoon
oregano
1 Teaspoon
basil
1/4 Teaspoon
salt
1/4 Teaspoon
black pepper
15
jumbo pasta shells
1/2 Cup
mozzarella cheese
3 Cup
broccoli florets

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. / 204 degrees C.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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

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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