Description
This Healthy High Protein Meal Prep is a delightful mix of shell pasta, rich ricotta, and savory ground meat, making it a quick and nutritious meal option. Perfect for busy schedules!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lb ground meat
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water and cook shell pasta until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown ground meat over medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix tomato sauce with browned meat and let simmer, while combining ricotta with salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish, stuff shells with ricotta, and layer them in the dish.
- Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze portions in individual servings for up to 3 months; reheat in the microwave or oven.
Be cautious not to overcook the pasta as it will continue to cook in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg