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Cheesy Meat Stuffed Shells

Jumbo pasta shells filled with seasoned meat, creamy ricotta, and baked in marinara with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 jar marinara sauce 24 oz
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cook shells until al dente and set aside.
  2. Brown meat with onion and garlic; season well.
  3. Mix cooked meat with ricotta, egg, and cheeses.
  4. Fill shells and place in sauce-lined baking dish.
  5. Top with sauce and mozzarella, bake until bubbly.

Notes

Rest before serving to help shells hold shape.