Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Best Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef. Jumbo pasta shells are loaded with a savory mixture of ground beef, cheeses, and aromatic seasonings, then baked to perfection. This dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Jumbo Pasta Shells:
24 shellsFor the Filling:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion (finely chopped), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)Other Ingredients:
2 cups marinara sauce, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Filling: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix the Cheeses: Combine ricotta, half of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and parsley. Mix in the cooled beef.
- Assemble the Shells: Spread half the marinara sauce in a baking dish. Stuff shells with beef and cheese mixture, place in the dish. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Serve with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
