For a richer flavor, brown the ground beef with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add a layer of ricotta cheese to the shells along with the cottage cheese mixture for extra creaminess. Feel free to add other vegetables to the meat sauce, such as diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini. Assemble the shells ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add about 10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Andreanne Orn
Mar 17, 2025I used Italian sausage instead of ground beef, and it gave it a really nice flavor.
Dorian Beier
Mar 4, 2024I added some spinach to the cheese mixture, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Merritt Okuneva
Mar 16, 2023This recipe was a hit! My family loved it, and it was so much easier than making a traditional lasagna.
Earline Abbott
Nov 30, 2022The shells were a bit tricky to stuff, but the end result was worth it. Delicious!