Description
Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells is a comforting pasta dish filled with a savory mixture of ricotta cheese, ground beef, and marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine cooked beef, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the beef and ricotta mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Use fresh herbs for more flavor.
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells, Pasta Dish, Italian Recipe