Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells: Easy & Indulgent Family Meal
Indulge in this hearty and satisfying beef-stuffed pasta shells dish, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Mix well.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg