Description
A comforting and delicious pasta bake featuring jumbo shells stuffed with creamy ricotta and topped with a savory beef marinara sauce and melted cheese. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, combining rich flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, drain, and let cool.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and mix in the marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and arrange in a baking dish. Top with the beef mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- If you like extra sauce, add a bit more marinara over the shells before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg