Easy & Cheesy Baked Beef and Ricotta Stuffed Shells 50-Minute Comfort Classic
Easy & Cheesy Baked Beef and Ricotta Stuffed Shells feature jumbo pasta filled with seasoned ground beef and creamy ricotta, baked in marinara and topped with melted mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook pasta shells until al dente and drain.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, and stir in garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Mix ricotta, egg, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley.
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Combine beef mixture with ricotta mixture.
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Spread one cup marinara in baking dish.
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Fill shells and arrange in dish.
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Top with remaining marinara and mozzarella.
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Cover and bake 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more.
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Rest before serving.
Notes
Drain ricotta if watery. Assemble ahead and refrigerate if needed.