3 Cheese Beef Stuffed Shells Recipe

Ingredients for 3 Cheese Beef Stuffed Shells

• 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
• 80% Lean Ground Beef
• Pasta Sauce
• Water
• Chive & Onion Cream Cheese
• Italian Cheese Blend
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Egg
• Parsley

How to Make 3 Cheese Beef Stuffed Shells

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
6. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
7. Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
8. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
9. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the beef and cheese mixture.
10. Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish, seam-side down.
11. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed shells.
12. Sprinkle with extra mozzarella cheese (optional).
13. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
14. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.