Description
Hearty Beef-Stuffed Pasta Shells are a comforting dish featuring tender jumbo shells filled with savory beef, topped with rich marinara and gooey cheese—perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano & basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 9-11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir in garlic powder and Italian herbs.
- Mix half of the marinara sauce into the cooked beef, ensuring a saucy consistency.
- Generously fill each pasta shell with the beef mixture.
- Spread remaining marinara sauce in a baking dish and place stuffed shells in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then remove foil to bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg