Hearty Beef-Stuffed Pasta Shells
Hearty Beef-Stuffed Pasta Shells deliver a comforting, flavorful experience with tender shells packed with seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and zesty marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), then drain excess grease. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in half the marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese until combined.
- Stuff each pasta shell generously with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish lined with remaining marinara sauce.
- Top with more marinara and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - Add spinach or mushrooms into the filling for extra nutrition. - For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze before baking.
Find it online: https://masonrecipes.com/hearty-beef-stuffed-pasta-shells/