Creamy Burrata Unstuffed Shells

Directions

  1. 1Preheat a large pan to medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.
  2. 2Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula.
  3. 3In a separate pot, boil water and add the Banza pasta shells, cooking according to package instructions.
  4. 4Add the jar of pasta sauce and a 4oz ball of burrata to a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth.
  5. 5Add the blended sauce to the pan with the cooked ground beef and mix well. Let it simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
  6. 6Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the meat sauce, mixing until well incorporated.
  7. 7Top the dish with another 4oz ball of burrata, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, freshly chopped basil, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz Banza pasta shells
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 25 oz jar of pasta sauce
  • 4 oz burrata
  • 4 oz burrata
  • sprinkle parmesan cheese
  • sprinkle red pepper flakes
  • freshly chopped basil

Equipment

large pancutting boardblenderspatulastrainerwooden spoon

Tips

  • Blending your chosen pasta sauce with burrata will make the sauce super creamy and delicious without a lot of extra effort.