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Beef Stuffed Shells: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delicious beef stuffed shells. Tender pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, cheeses, and herbs, baked to perfection in marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce divided
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente, then drain.
  3. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  4. Combine beef mixture with ricotta, Parmesan, egg, herbs, and seasonings.
  5. Stuff each shell with beef mixture and arrange in a baking dish.
  6. Pour marinara sauce over shells, top with mozzarella.
  7. Bake covered, then uncovered until bubbly and browned.
  8. Let stand before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For best results, use freshly grated cheeses.
  • Do not overcook pasta shells initially.
  • Assembled dish can be refrigerated or frozen before baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg