Description
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of stuffed shells filled with savory ground beef and creamy ricotta. This comforting dish combines tender pasta shells, a rich filling, and melted cheese, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With its inviting aroma and visually appealing layers, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and bring everyone to the table for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil (chopped)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil water in a large pot with a pinch of salt and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked beef, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Stuff each shell generously with the filling using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread some marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish and place stuffed shells on top. Cover with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg