Oven-Baked Beef and Cheese Stuffed Shells
Oven-Baked Beef and Cheese Stuffed Shells are a comforting and flavorful dish that combines jumbo pasta shells with a savory beef and cheese filling, all smothered in marinara sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, offering a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. With easy-to-follow instructions, this dish will quickly become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water and cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat, stir in ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella until combined.
- Fill each pasta shell with the beef mixture, then place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or add spinach for extra nutrition. For added flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the beef mixture.