Ingredients for 3 Cheese Beef Stuffed Shells
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
- 2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce
- Water (for cooking pasta; quantity not specified in recipe)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- Italian Cheese Blend (not used in this recipe)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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How to Make 3 Cheese Beef Stuffed Shells
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Fill each cooked pasta shell with the beef and cheese mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish, seam-side down.
- Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle with extra mozzarella cheese (optional).
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
40g
Fat
59g
Carbs
5g
