Ground Beef Stuffed Shells
A comforting dish of tender pasta shells filled with a savory beef and cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 pieces large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with turkey or chicken.
- 1 cup ricotta cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese or cream cheese mixture.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Divided for topping.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to garnish Fresh basil Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked beef, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the beef mixture.
Cooking
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and top with remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.