Description
These Cheesy Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delicious and comforting dish that will please the whole family. Packed with ground beef, cheese, and spices, they create a perfect meal combination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked beef, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the meat and cheese mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells on top.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with extra mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg