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Cheesy Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Cheesy Stuffed Jumbo Shells

A comforting family dinner made with tender jumbo pasta shells, seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melted mozzarella. Easy to prepare, cheesy, saucy, and perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells 12-16 pieces
  • 1 jar marinara or pasta sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • optional Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the jumbo shells according to the package directions until just tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain the excess grease, then stir in about half of the pasta sauce.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread some meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and arrange them over the sauce.
  5. Spoon the remaining meat sauce around and over the shells, then cover generously with mozzarella.
  6. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
  7. Let it rest for a few minutes, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to prepare the dish ahead and refrigerate until you're ready to bake. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.