Description
Big, warm shells filled with beef and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 24 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Incorporate the ground beef, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and parsley. Mix in the cooled beef.
- Spread half the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the beef and cheese mixture and place in the dish. Top with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Do not overcook shells. Drain fat well to avoid oily filling. Let the beef cool a bit before mixing with cheese. You can make ahead and bake later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian