# Creamy Burrata Unstuffed Shells

This is an easy, high-protein pasta dish made with Banza chickpea pasta shells, ground beef, and a creamy burrata and tomato sauce.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Preheat 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. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula.
3. In a separate pot, boil water and add the Banza pasta shells, cooking according to package instructions.
4. Add 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. Add the blended sauce to the pan with the cooked ground beef and mix well. Let it simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the meat sauce, mixing until well incorporated.
7. Top the dish with another 4oz ball of burrata, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, freshly chopped basil, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

## Equipment

- large pan
- cutting board
- blender
- spatula
- strainer
- wooden spoon

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH9ilN1hYzt/?igsh=MTdkMnpiY2F0ZzgwMQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5141aae7-ef45-45a5-ace6-c7776bb5a981
- Extracted: 2025-08-26

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