Description
A hearty and delicious Italian-American dish, these stuffed shells are filled with savory beef, creamy cheeses, and topped with marinara sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or family meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–15 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Marinara sauce, for serving
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until the onion is translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ground beef mixture, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and beaten egg. Mix well.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the meat-cheese mixture, placing them in a baking dish as you go.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh basil if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Stuffed Shells!
Notes
- Feel free to add more cheese or seasonings to your filling for extra flavor.
- You can also use a meat substitute like turkey or chicken if you prefer a leaner version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 400-450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg