Ground Beef Stuffed Shells
Emily
These Ground Beef Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food—cheesy, savory, and easy to make. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or make-ahead freezer meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Resting Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal
Main Ingredients
- 20 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Cooked al dente
- 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 preferred
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Divided
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan
- 1 Egg Lightly beaten
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 3 cups Marinara Sauce Jarred or homemade
- Salt and Pepper To taste
- Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside on a tray to cool.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mix cooked beef with ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Spread 1 cup of marinara in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Fill each pasta shell with beef mixture and place in dish.
Top shells with remaining marinara and 1 cup mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
For best results, use a piping bag or zip-top bag to fill the shells. You can assemble and refrigerate this dish up to 24 hours ahead.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 520 kcal
Total Fat: 29 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg
Sodium: 780 mg
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 6 g
Protein: 29 g
Potassium: 680 mg
Calcium: 320 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Vitamin A: 850 IU
Vitamin C: 6 mg
Keyword Baked Pasta, Ground Beef Pasta, Stuffed Shells