Description
Hearty Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells are a comforting and delicious dish that brings family and friends together. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, all smothered in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is guaranteed to leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix cooked beef with ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill each shell with the beef mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top; pour remaining sauce over them and sprinkle with leftover mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg