It all started with a simple visit to my favorite italian grocer. I saw a sign for bolognese stuffed shells. Craving comfort food on a rainy day and knowing that I had a great bolognese recipe this dish was a must make!
Bolognese Stuffed Shells
A delicious take on stuffed shells. Hearty and filling this recipe goes great with a large green salad.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 Tbsp. Oregano
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 3/4 cup Red Wine divided
- 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 28oz. Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 cup Chopped Basil
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Grated Whole Milk Mozzarella
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese divided
Instructions
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Put a large pot of water to boil. Cook shells until al dente.
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Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, making sure to crumble with a wooden spoon.
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Stir in the garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper and cook for a minute.
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Stir in the red wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes.
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Drain shells and allow them to cool as you continue to cook the sauce.
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Add basil, heavy cream and half the parmesan cheese. Cook for 10 more minutes.
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Place a colander over a 9×13 baking dish. Separate the sauce from the meat by putting the meat in a colander. Spread the sauce along the bottom of the dish.
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Fill the cooled shells with 1tbs of the meat mixture and place filled shells in the baking dish.
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Top shells with mozzarella and remaining parmesan and bake in a 375 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
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