Cheesy Beef Stuffed Shells: The Best Comfort Food Recipe Ever
Enjoy a delicious plate of Cheesy Beef Stuffed Shells that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
- 1 box jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked beef, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pasta shell with the beef and cheese mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, then arrange the stuffed shells on top.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs like basil or parsley to the cheese mixture.
- These shells can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Stuffed Shells, comfort food, pasta recipe