Description
Delight in these Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta, a hearty and comforting dish filled with a rich mixture of ricotta, beef, and spices, all topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
For a little extra flavor, consider adding sautéed spinach or herbs to the ricotta mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg