Beef-Stuffed Pasta Shells: A Cozy, Comforting Family Meal
A delicious recipe for easy beef-stuffed pasta shells that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked beef, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish and arrange the stuffed shells on top. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added flavor.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg