Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with ricotta and ground beef, topped with melted cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 piece egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook pasta shells until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place into the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the beef and marinara mixture over the stuffed shells evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Use al dente shells so they hold their shape when filled. Add chopped spinach or mushrooms to the filling for extra nutrients. Great make-ahead meal—just assemble and refrigerate until ready to bake!
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Fat: 28g