Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Everyone
A delicious and easy recipe for beef stuffed shells pasta that everyone will love!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef, stirring to combine.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef mixture, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Beef Stuffed Shells, Pasta, Comfort Food