Stuffed Shells With Meat And Cheese Recipe
This stuffed shells with meat and cheese recipe combines tender pasta shells filled with a savory meat and cheese mixture, then baked in rich marinara sauce. The dish is a hearty and flavorful Italian classic.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Ground beef or Italian sausage
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Egg
- Marinara sauce
- Garlic
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef (or sausage) with chopped onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and seasonings.
- Combine meat mixture with cheese mixture.
- Stuff cooked shells with the meat and cheese filling.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top.
- Cover shells with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For added flavor, substitute ground beef with Italian sausage or mix both. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a bright finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 shells
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg