Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta: Easy, Hearty Dinner Your Family Will Love
Enjoy a hearty and delicious dinner with these beef stuffed shells pasta that your whole family will love. This easy recipe combines flavorful ingredients, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner option.
- Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers to the beef mixture for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta, Dinner, Family Recipe