Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
A delicious and comforting dish featuring pasta shells stuffed with a savory beef filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked beef, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the beef mixture for extra nutrition.
- Serve with garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg