Description
A warm and satisfying dish combining jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich beef and creamy ricotta filling, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 ratio)
- 1 small Onion (Chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (Full-fat)
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 1 large Egg (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Dried Basil
- 0.5 tsp Oregano
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- Salt and Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, cook jumbo shells until al dente, drain, and cool.
- In a pan on medium heat, cook ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it with a spoon.
- Add chopped onion to beef and cook until soft, then add minced garlic for another minute.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooled beef and onion mix to the cheese mixture and stir well.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each shell with the beef and ricotta mix and place them in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells, sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and light brown.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat ricotta for a creamier filling and let the dish rest after baking to help the filling set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian