5.0 from 6 votes
Beef Stuffed Shells
Jumbo stuffed shells filled with cheese baked in a ground beef sauce. These beef stuffed shells have fresh basil and the salty and smooth combo of ricotta and parmesan.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 579 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces jumbo pasta shells about 32
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara
- 1 large egg
- 1 (15-ounce) carton ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- ¼ cup chopped basil plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the ground beef as it cooks until browned. Add the marinara, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl combine the egg, ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, basil, and remaining pepper.
- Spread half of the beef sauce into a 9x13 baking dish. Spoon the cheese mixture into the pasta shells and place in the baking dish on top of the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Notes
- Storage: Kept in an airtight container or covered dish in the fridge, this recipe will keep 3-4 days. You can easily reheat portions in the microwave or transfer the baking dish to a 350°F oven until the shells are warm.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2oz
Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
983mg
(41%)
Potassium
848mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1079IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
505mg
(51%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2oz | |
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 983mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 848mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1079IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 505mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.