Description
Cheesy, savory, and absolutely comforting, these beef-stuffed shells with creamy ricotta filling are perfect for busy nights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
1 box jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish.
Cook shells al dente. Drain and cool.
Brown beef; add garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Mix ricotta, half mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and beef.
Fill shells.
Layer sauce, shells, more sauce, and mozzarella in the dish.
Cover with foil, bake 25 min. Remove foil, bake 10 min.
Garnish with basil.
Notes
Substitute beef with turkey or sausage if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Classic
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: beef-stuffed shells with creamy ricotta filling