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Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta Recipe

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This creamy ricotta beef stuffed shells pasta recipe blends tender pasta, savory ground beef, and rich ricotta cheese baked in marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it's an easy Italian comfort food classic.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 egg

  • 2 cups marinara sauce

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.

  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  5. Add the cooked beef to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.

  6. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

  7. Fill each shell with the beef-cheese mixture and place in the dish.

  8. Pour remaining marinara over stuffed shells and top with extra mozzarella if desired.

  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.

  10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

You can make the filling a day ahead to save time. Also great for freezing before baking.

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