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Stuffed Shells With Meat And Cheese Recipe

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This stuffed shells with meat and cheese recipe combines flavorful ground beef, ricotta, and mozzarella stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, baked in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, this easy-to-make Italian classic delivers a balanced combination of protein, carbs, and rich cheesy goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until browned.
  • In a large bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg.
  • Stir in cooked beef into the cheese mixture.
  • Fill each pasta shell with the meat and cheese mixture.
  • Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top and cover with the remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for beef if desired.
  • Add spinach to the cheese mixture for extra nutrients.

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