Description
Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells offer a complete nutritional profile in every bite, prioritizing lean protein and high-quality ingredients to ensure a healthy yet indulgent meal. Perfect for families, this recipe can easily be adapted to suit various dietary preferences while maintaining classic cheeseburger flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz Jumbo Pasta Shells (GF or Whole Wheat)
1 lb Lean Ground Turkey or Lentils
1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Low-Sodium Beef or Vegetable Broth
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar (or Vegan Alternative)
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Pickles, finely diced
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Step 2: Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente, drain, and rinse with cool water
- Step 3: In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent, add protein and cook until browned
- Step 4: Stir in tomato paste, mustard, and broth, simmer for 5 minutes
- Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in half the shredded cheese
- Step 6: Stuff each shell with the filling and place in a greased baking dish
- Step 7: Top with remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes
Notes
Allow the Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells to rest for 5 minutes after baking to set the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg