Baked Lasagna-Style Shells Casserole

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Position a rack in the center of the oven, about 10 inches from the heat source.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander. Return it to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin and sausage and cook, without stirring, until the bottom side is lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Stir, then continue cooking, stirring and breaking the meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the marinara sauce, basil, and crushed red pepper. Remove the ragu from the heat.

6. 6

   In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, cream, and salt.

7. 7

   To assemble, spread about 2 cups of the ragu in the bottom of a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Spoon 1/2 of the pasta over the sauce. Dollop half of the ricotta mixture over the pasta, and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon the remaining pasta over the mozzarella. Spread the remaining ragu over the pasta mixture, and dollop with the remaining ricotta mixture. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover the lasagna with a large sheet of aluminum foil that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray (to keep the cheese from sticking).

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   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and take off the foil. Increase the oven temperature to broil with the rack about 10 inches from the heat source; preheat for 5 minutes. Return the baking dish to the oven. Broil until the cheese is browned in spots, 5 to 8 minutes.

• Calories 1133.17 kcal High
• Protein 56.97 g Good Source
• Carbs 86.43 g Moderate
• Total Fat 59.08 g High
• Saturated Fat 25.74 g High
• Trans Fat 0.23 g High
• Cholesterol 179.99 mg High
• Sodium 1572.72 mg High
• Fiber 4.45 g Moderate
• Sugar 10.9 g High
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 1048.75 mg Good Source
• Iron 6.05 mg Good Source
• Potassium 866.59 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 107.43 mcg_rae Moderate
• Vitamin C 52.63 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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