Description
Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling is a delicious pasta dish filled with seasoned beef and creamy ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add 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.
- Fill each cooked shell with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Spread marinara sauce over the filled shells.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Serve with garlic bread and salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Beef-Stuffed Shells, Creamy Ricotta Filling, Pasta Dish, Italian Cuisine