Cheesy Beef Stuffed Shells
These cheesy, beef-stuffed pasta shells are the perfect weeknight comfort food! Filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, seasoned ground beef, and topped with gooey melted cheese, this dish is a must-try for any pasta lover.
Ingredients
- ½ lb jumbo pasta shells
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce divided
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Prepare the beef filling:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onion, salt, and pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; break into chunks and cook until browned.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and 1 cup spaghetti sauce. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Prepare the cheese mixture:
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and beaten egg.
- Add this mixture to the beef filling and combine.
- Assemble the dish:
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Spread the remaining 1 cup spaghetti sauce evenly at the bottom.
- Fill each jumbo shell with the beef-cheese mixture and arrange in the pan.
- Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!