Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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
  • 1 jar Passata Sauce ((tomato puree))
  • 1 jar store-bought Pasta Sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano (chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 packet jumbo pasta shells (conchiglioni 500g/1lb)
  • 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan

Instruction

  • Cook the large pasta shells as per instructions and set aside.
  • 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 the Passata Sauce. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the store bought Pasta Sauce into the base of an oven proof dish. Generously stuff the pasta shells with the ground beef mixture. Neatly lay the stuffed pasta shells on top of the 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.