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Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef Recipe

Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef Recipe

Olivia Brooks
Serve family-favorite comfort with the Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef Recipe, featuring jumbo pasta shells, seasoned beef, cheese, and tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Colander for draining shells
  • Large skillet for cooking ground beef
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons.
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Spoon or piping bag for stuffing shells
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the shells and filling:

  • 20 –24 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ small onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional

For the sauce:

  • 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Optional toppings:

  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped
  • Extra Parmesan for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg. Mix until well combined.
  • Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Stuff each cooked shell with the beef and cheese filling and arrange them in the dish.
  • Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
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