Description
Savor the comforting flavors of cheesy stuffed shells filled with seasoned ground beef and ricotta, making this dish perfect for family dinners and guaranteed to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–24 large pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot; cook jumbo shells until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- 2. Sauté Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning while cooking.
- 3. Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix cooked beef, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- 4. Stuff the Shells: Generously fill each shell with the meat mixture.
- 5. Assemble: Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place stuffed shells on top and cover with more marinara sauce.
- 6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg