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Beef and Cheese Stuffed Shells

Beef and Cheese Stuffed Shells prepared dish

Beef and cheese stuffed shells are a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for family dinners. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, then baked in a rich marinara sauce. This delicious meal is sure to satisfy everyone at the table!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include mozzarella cheese, ground beef, ricotta cheese, salt.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 200 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 250 g ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 500 g marinara sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
  5. Stir in the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil until well combined.
  6. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the beef and cheese mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  7. Pour the marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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