Description
These Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling are a delicious and comforting meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With a combination of hearty beef, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella, this dish is sure to be a hit
Ingredients
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12 jumbo pasta shells
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1 lb ground beef
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup marinara sauce
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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1 egg
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions. Drain and let them cool slightly.
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat and stir in the marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
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Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture, and place the filled shells in a baking dish.
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Spoon the beef and marinara sauce mixture over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
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You can add a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley for extra flavor and garnish.
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For extra creaminess, mix a little bit of heavy cream or sour cream into the ricotta mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg