Description
Cheesy beef stuffed shells with creamy ricotta filling is a hearty and comforting dish. Tender pasta shells are filled with a rich mixture of ground beef, ricotta, and cheese, then baked in a savory tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stir cooked beef into the cheese mixture.
- Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each shell with the beef and cheese mixture. Arrange in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the shells. Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Let shells cool slightly before serving.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Freeze unbaked shells for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American