Ingredients
Scale
- 24 large pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta shells until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain carefully.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce into a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top and cover with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg