Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef
Enjoy these hearty stuffed shells filled with savory ground beef and rich ricotta cheese, baked to perfection in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella.
- Add the cooked beef mixture to the ricotta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with the beef and cheese mixture, then arrange in the baking dish.
- Top the stuffed shells with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.