Description
A heartwarming dish featuring jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a savory filling of ground beef, ricotta, and mozzarella, baked in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 Cups Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Fresh Basil for Garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and rinse.
- Prepare the filling by mixing ground beef, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each shell generously with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Assemble the dish by pouring marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkling the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Customize the filling with different proteins or add vegetables for variety. Freezes well before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed pasta shells, Italian recipe, comfort food