Stuffed Shells With Meat And Cheese Recipe
This stuffed shells with meat and cheese recipe combines tender pasta shells with a flavorful filling of seasoned ground meat and creamy ricotta cheese, baked in marinara sauce. It's the perfect dish for a hearty Italian dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Ground beef
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Egg
- Garlic
- Onion
- Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef with garlic and onion, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg; combine with the meat mixture.
- Stuff the cooked shells with the meat and cheese filling.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish and place the stuffed shells on top.
- Cover with more marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Feel free to add spinach or other veggies to the filling for extra nutrition.
- Freeze unbaked shells for up to 2 months for a make-ahead meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg