Stuffed Shells With Meat And Cheese Recipe
This stuffed shells with meat and cheese recipe is a hearty Italian classic made with jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Perfect for dinner, it's a family-friendly meal that combines tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese. With simple ingredients and an easy cooking method, it's a delicious way to satisfy cravings for Italian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and cooked beef.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the meat and cheese mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, arrange stuffed shells on top, and cover with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can prepare the dish ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator before baking.
- Substitute ground beef with sausage or a vegetarian option if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg