Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling
Comfort food at its best! These beef-stuffed shells with creamy ricotta and lots of cheese make a hearty, satisfying family dinner that's freezer-friendly too!
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Shells and Filling
- 12 jumbo pasta shells cooked al dente
- 1 lb ground beef cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce plus extra for topping
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, half the Parmesan, beaten egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cooked ground beef.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Fill each pasta shell with beef and ricotta mixture and place them in the dish.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella, and the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
These stuffed shells are perfect for making ahead and freezing. Assemble the dish, freeze, and bake when needed for an easy family dinner!