Stuffed Shells With Meat And Cheese Recipe
This stuffed shells recipe is packed with savory meat and creamy cheese, making it a family favorite for dinner. Tender pasta shells are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, then baked in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Ground beef
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Marinara sauce
- Egg
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion (chopped)
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, and Italian seasoning. Add cooked meat.
- Stuff each shell with the meat and cheese mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish. Place stuffed shells on top.
- Cover with remaining marinara and sprinkle extra mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or sausage.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add sautéed spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg