Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling

Beef-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Ricotta Filling

Introduction

Beef-stuffed shells are a comforting and indulgent dish, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The tender pasta shells are packed with a savory beef and creamy ricotta filling, then baked in a rich marinara sauce with melted cheese. It’s a hearty, flavorful meal that’s surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

For the shells and filling:
  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
For the sauce:
  • 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
For topping:
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

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