Description
Stuffed shells with ground beef are a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any occasion. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a rich mixture of seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, all smothered in marinara sauce. Ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit various tastes. With every bite, indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water in a large pot and cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly. Mix with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each shell with the beef mixture. Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish; place stuffed shells seam side up on top and cover with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or add spinach to the filling. Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top for a cheesier finish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.