Description
The Best Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef are a comforting Italian classic that brings family and friends together around the dinner table. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, all topped with rich marinara sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish promises to deliver cheesy satisfaction with every bite. Get ready for a meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce (divided)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook jumbo shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked beef, ricotta, and half of the mozzarella until well mixed.
- Stuff each shell generously with the meat-and-cheese mixture.
- Spread some marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer and top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg