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Lasagna Stuffed Shells

Creamy Lasagna Stuffed Shells are Italian Pasta Shells like a Lasagna. Stuffed with beef bolognese, vegetables, and smothered by a cheesy Béchamel sauce and mozzarella parmesan cheese. (Conchiglioni recipe)
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Lasagna Stuffed Shells, Pasta Shells
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 packet jumbo pasta shells conchiglioni 1lb/500g

Ragu Meat Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 brown onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves diced
  • 1 small zucchini finely diced
  • 1 grated carrot
  • 1 red pepper finely diced
  • 2 lbs /1kg ground beef or ground pork/beef mix
  • 1 jar Passata sauce 700 grams
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan

Bechamel Sauce

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Cook the large pasta shells as per instructions and set aside.

Ragu Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil fry the onions and garlic until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Stir in the vegetables, chopped herbs and 1 jar of the passatta. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

Bechamel Instructions

  • To make the béchamel sauce, melt 5 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and mix together until a smooth paste. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until until it turns a golden color. Gradually whisk in the milk in small batches and stir until the sauce thickens. Add the parmesan cheese, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cool before using.

Pasta Shell Instructions

  • Fill the pasta shells generously with the ground beef mixture. Pour béchamel sauce into the base of an oven proof dish. Neatly lay the stuffed pasta shells on top of the béchamel sauce, cover with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  • Place in a preheated 350°F/180°C oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and meat is warmed through.