Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta
Comforting beef-stuffed pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, marinara, and topped with melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef in a skillet with olive oil, seasoning, until browned.
- Mix the cooked beef, ricotta, and half of the mozzarella in a bowl.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef and ricotta mixture.
- Prepare a baking dish by spreading half of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Assemble the stuffed shells in the dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Add the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Pair with a green salad and garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg