Stuffed Shells with Meat
The quintessential comfort food, stuffed shells with meat, combines ground beef and ricotta cheese inside a pasta shell. Perfect for family dinners and special events.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Pot
Ingredients
Meat and Cheese Filling
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent
- 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Basil, chopped
Pasta Shells
- 24 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Also known as conchiglioni
Sauce
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or high-quality
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, and basil.
- Fill each pasta shell with the meat mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Cover shells with marinara sauce and sprinkle extra mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=sXJ5tKnNenk%3Ffeature%3Doembed
Notes
For a twist, try using Italian sausage or meatballs instead of ground beef for the filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g