Description
A delicious Italian-inspired dish featuring beef-stuffed pasta shells with a creamy ricotta filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain fat.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked ground beef.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the beef and cheese mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish, place stuffed shells on top, and cover with more sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with spinach and mushrooms. Ensure shells are al dente to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g