Description
Beef stuffed shells with creamy ricotta filling is a comforting dish that combines pasta and a savory meat mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef. Mix well.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- Substitute marinara with your favorite pasta sauce.
- Top with fresh basil for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef stuffed shells, creamy ricotta filling, pasta dish