Stuffed Pasta Shells
Stuffed Pasta Shells bring a warm and comforting vibe to any dinner table with their cheesy, meaty blend of ricotta and ground beef enveloped in tender pasta.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with turkey or a meat substitute.
- 1 cup ricotta cheese Can substitute with cream cheese or cottage cheese.
- 1 cup marinara sauce Use half for the bottom and half for topping.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Be sure to drain any excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked beef with ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Generously stuff each pasta shell with the beef and ricotta mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce across the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and pour the remaining marinara sauce over them.
- Top with an even sprinkling of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling or marinara sauce as desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen before baking for up to 3 months.