Description
This Healthy High Protein Meal Prep is a mouthwatering combination of shell pasta, creamy ricotta, and zesty tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeks, this dish offers a delicious and nutritious option that the whole family will love. Enjoy a cozy meal that’s simple to make and satisfying!
Ingredients
- Shell pasta
- Ricotta cheese
- Ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- Tomato sauce
- Cheese (mozzarella or parmesan)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook shell pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground meat until browned; drain excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce and heat thoroughly.
- Remove from heat and fold in ricotta cheese along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill each shell with the meat and ricotta mixture, placing in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden.
Notes
Use whole wheat shell pasta for added fiber.
Feel free to substitute ground meat with plant-based options for a vegetarian dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg