Description
Hearty Beef-Stuffed Pasta Shells are a delightful comfort food, combining savory beef and melty cheese in tender pasta for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce (divided)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta shells, and cook until al dente (approximately 9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (7–10 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Mix half of the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning into the meat mixture.
- Generously stuff each shell with the beef filling and place in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms into the filling. For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey.