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Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ground Beef are the ultimate family comfort food. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef and creamy ricotta cheese, all smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, ensuring that every bite is filled with satisfying flavors that will have your loved ones coming back for more.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

  • Jumbo pasta shells
  • Lean ground beef
  • Marinara sauce
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; mix in Italian seasoning. Combine cooked beef with ricotta and half of the mozzarella.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill each shell with the beef mixture.
  4. Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish; arrange filled shells seam side up and cover with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover for the last 5 minutes to melt cheese.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the filling.
These stuffed shells can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for quick meals later.

  • Author: Jewel
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the filling. These stuffed shells can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for quick meals later.