Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef
This stuffed shells recipe is easy to make and perfect for serving a crowd! Filled with beefy marinara sauce, al dente shells, and three types of cheese, it's delicious and comforting.
Ingredients
- 20-22 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and set aside a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and set aside on a baking sheet to prevent the shells from sticking.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, onions, and garlic. Cook and crumble the ground beef until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, 1 ½ cups of mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, and egg. Set aside
- Spread ⅔ of the meat sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Fill each shell with 2 tablespoons of the ricotta filling and place in the pan. Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the shells, then top with the remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with extra parsley. Enjoy!