Beef Stuffed Jumbo Shells: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min
Servings
4
Get ready to make a popular comfort food, Beef Stuffed Shells. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with cooked ground beef and Italian-seasoned ricotta cheese and baked with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Beef Stuffed Shells is a popular dish that works well for weeknight dinners and other events with guests. Follow directions for making Beef Stuffed Shells. This dish includes cooked pasta and ground beef filling and melted cheese topping. Beef Stuffed Shells can be prepared in advance for weeknight dinners and other events.

Ingredients
- •12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- •24 ounces marinara sauce (divided)
- •1 pound lean ground beef
- •1 cup ricotta cheese
- •½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- •½ cup diced yellow onion
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic over medium-high heat until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, lightly beaten egg, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 5
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 6
Carefully stuff each cooked shell with the beef and ricotta mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
- 7
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 8
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- 9
Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
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