Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling
These Beef-Stuffed Shells with a creamy ricotta filling are a comforting, cheesy, and savory dinner option that will satisfy your whole family. The combination of ground beef, marinara sauce, and a mix of cheeses makes this dish a true crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes (including baking time)
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 3-4 shells per serving) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and mix in marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture, then place the stuffed shells in a baking dish.
- Top each shell with the beef mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some fresh basil or parsley on top before serving.
- You can substitute the ground beef with turkey for a lighter version.
- If you prefer a more saucy dish, add extra marinara sauce on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (3-4 shells)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg