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Stuffed Shells with Savory Beef Sauce That You’ll Love!

Stuffed Shells with Savory Beef Sauce
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Delicious stuffed pasta shells filled with a savory beef sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 12 large pasta shells
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
  4. In a bowl, mix the cooked beef, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stuff each pasta shell with the beef mixture.
  6. Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  7. Place the stuffed shells in the dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the beef mixture for added nutrition.
  • Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.

Nutrition

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